cutthroat

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: fiercebowelless

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

Adjective (1)

  1. ruthless in competition“cutthroat competition”“bowelless readiness to take advantage”Synonyms: fiercebowelless
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Cutthroat \Cut"throat`\ (k[u^]t"thr[=o]t`), n. One who cuts throats; a murderer; an assassin. [1913 Webster]
Cutthroat \Cut"throat`\, a.

1.Murderous; cruel; barbarous. [1913 Webster]

2.Ruthless; conducted without restraint; as, cutthroat competition. [PJC]

Advertisement