Hatchet man

Synonyms for "hatchet man" (136 found)

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6 entries

adult maleenforcer liquidator man manslayer murderer

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The crime lord dispatched his favorite hatchet man to make sure the witness would not testify.

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After the layoffs, he gained a reputation as a hatchet man and ended up eating lunches alone.

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