Synonyms for cutthroatˈkʌtˌθroʊt

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cutthroat(adj)

    someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

    Antonyms:
    merciful

  2. cutthroat, fierce, bowelless(adj)

    ruthless in competition

    Synonyms:
    rough, vehement, violent, savage, bowelless, furious, trigger-happy, cutthroat, boisterous, fierce, ferocious, tearing

    Antonyms:
    merciful

Wiktionary

  1. cutthroat(noun)

    Involving the cutting of throats
  2. cutthroat(adjective)

    Of or relating to a card game where everyone plays for him or herself rather than playing with a partner.
  3. cutthroat(adjective)

    Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog

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