gun for hire
Plural
guns for hire
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an individual who does immoral or violent things for money
- The notorious criminal was known as a ruthless gun for hire, taking contracts to eliminate rivals without hesitation.
- Law enforcement agencies were on high alert after reports of a gun for hire operating in the area.
- The wealthy businessman allegedly hired a gun for hire to intimidate a business competitor into selling his company.
- The detective traced the murder back to a professional gun for hire with a history of working for organized crime syndicates.
- The documentary exposed the underworld of mercenaries and gun for hire operations, revealing the chilling realities of contract killings.