Hitlist

usgb/ˈhɪt.lɪst/
noun

A list of people who are intended to be harmed or killed.

The detective discovered the suspect's hitlist during the investigation.
Visual representation of "hitlist" - A list of people who are intended to be harmed or killed.

Often appears as...

  • Top hitlist
  • Personal hitlist

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General

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Context

Be aware that 'hitlist' often has a violent implication.

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He was shocked to find his name on the hitlist.
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Nuance

In casual use, it can mean a list of targets in a game or ambitions in life.

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My hitlist includes becoming a published author.
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Cultural Reference

The term is often seen in movies and TV shows related to crime or espionage.

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The movie portrayed an assassin with a hitlist.
Visual representation of the word "Hitlist"

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