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cutthroat

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of cutthroat

not guided by or showing a concern for what is right
  • cutthroat business practices intended to drive competitors out of business
Synonyms of cutthroat

immoral, Machiavellian, unconscionable, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous
Words Related to cutthroat

merciless, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless

crooked, deceitful, dishonest, jackleg, knavish

corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, libertine, licentious, profligate

cheapjack, dog-eat-dog, opportunistic

calculating, scheming, sharp
Near Antonyms of cutthroat

conscientious, good, honorable, just, noble, righteous, virtuous
Antonyms of cutthroat

ethical, moral, principled, scrupulous

cutthroat

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cutthroat

a person who kills another person
  • While traveling the ancient Silk Road, traders were constant prey to cutthroats and thieves.
Synonyms of cutthroat

assassin, homicide, killer, manslayer, murderer
Words Related to cutthroat

bravo, hit man, triggerman

butcher, executioner, massacrer, slaughterer, slayer

murderess

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