hit squad

A 'hit squad' typically refers to a group organized to perform violent tasks, particularly assassinations, often associated with organized crime.

Definition

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(informal, violent)A group assigned to carry out a targeted killing or assassination.

Example

  • The police are investigating the activities of a suspected hit squad involved in recent high-profile murders.

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(informal, violent)A team organized to execute a specific violent mission, often involving the elimination of a particular target.

Example

  • The gang hired a hit squad to take out their rival leader.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit squad":

strike teamhired gunhit listhatchet mansuicide squad