Gunman

/ˈɡʌn.mən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who uses or carries a gun, especially in a violent or criminal context.

The police apprehended a gunman who had taken hostages in the bank.

A person involved in a shooting incident, typically as the perpetrator.

Witnesses described the gunman as wearing a dark hoodie.

Someone who engages in violence with a firearm, often in a criminal act.

The city is on high alert after reports of a gunman roaming the streets.

A hired shooter or assassin.

The detective believed they were dealing with a professional gunman.

Derived from 'gun' + 'man', with 'gun' meaning a firearm.

armed gunman

A gunman who is armed and poses a threat.

lone gunman

A single individual acting alone, often in a violent situation.

gunman on the loose

A gunman who has not been captured and is still free.

firearm

A weapon capable of firing a projectile using explosive force.

violence

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or kill.

Gatslinger

He’s known as a gatslinger in the neighborhood.

Heat

Don't bring any heat when you go there—stay away from gunmen.