Cutthroat
['kʌt,θrəʊt]
Definition
(noun.) someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat.
(adj.) ruthless in competition; 'cutthroat competition'; 'bowelless readiness to take advantage' .
Checked by Bernie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who cuts throats; a murderer; an assassin.
(a.) Murderous; cruel; barbarous.
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Examples
- But Black Michael was a fit leader for this band of cutthroats, and, withal held them in fair subjection to his rule. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- You have no conception, dear, of what would follow were this pack of cutthroats to gain control of the Fuwalda. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
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