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cut·throat
 cutthroat
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- pronunciation:
- kuht
throt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a bloodthirsty, merciless, or cruel person, esp. a murderer.
- similar words:
- butcher
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| definition 2: |
someone without scruples, esp. in business dealings.
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| related words: |
assassin, monster, ogre |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
bloodthirsty, merciless, or cruel.
cutthroat mercenaries- similar words:
- bloodthirsty, ruthless
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| definition 2: |
unscrupulous.
a cutthroat politician |
| definition 3: |
marked by unscrupulous behavior.
cutthroat competition in the bond market |
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