suicide squad
The term "suicide squad" is used in various contexts to describe groups assigned to dangerous tasks, with its origins in military slang.
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Definition
C1Military
(slang)A unit assigned to a highly dangerous mission with a significant risk of fatality.
Example
- The commander selected a suicide squad for the mission behind enemy lines.
C1American Football
(slang)A team used on kickoffs, considered a risky play due to the higher chance of injury.
Example
- The coach praised the suicide squad for their bravery during the kickoff.
B2Media
(fiction)A team of antiheroes or villains in comic books, movies, or other media, often forced into life-threatening missions.
Example
- The movie 'Suicide Squad' features a group of villains undertaking a dangerous mission for the government.
Similar
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