hatchet man

/ˌhætʃət ˌˈmæn/
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Definitions of hatchet man
  1. noun
    a professional killer
    synonyms: iceman
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    type of:
    liquidator, manslayer, murderer
    a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
  2. noun
    one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
    synonyms: enforcer
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    type of:
    assistant, help, helper, supporter
    a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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