Definition of
cutthroat has definitions from the fields of law,criminal law
1
[ adjective ] (criminal law) capable of or conducive to bloodshed

Synonyms

homicidal murderous

Examples

"a cutthroat rogue" "a homicidal rage" "murderous thugs"

Related terms

bloody

2
[ adjective ] ruthless in competition

Synonyms

fierce bowelless

Examples

"cutthroat competition" "bowelless readiness to take advantage"

Related terms

merciless

3
[ noun ] (law,criminal law) someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

Related terms

murderer

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Rhymes with

throat wrote rote groat

Phonetic and Homophones

K AH1 T TH R OW2 T

Similar Spelling

cut-rate cut_rate

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