 cutthroat |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (criminal law) capable of or conducive to bloodshed | |
| Synonyms: | homicidal murderous | |
| Examples: | "a cutthroat rogue" "a homicidal rage" "murderous thugs" |
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| Related terms: | bloody | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] ruthless in competition | |
| Synonyms: | fierce bowelless | |
| Examples: | "cutthroat competition" "bowelless readiness to take advantage" |
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| Related terms: | merciless | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat | |
| Related terms: | murderer | |
| Similar spelling: |
cut-rate cut_rate |
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