Definitions of triggerman
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a professional killer who uses a gun
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synonyms:
gun, gun for hire, gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, shooter, torpedo
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type of:
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liquidator, manslayer, murderer
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
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liquidator, manslayer, murderer
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