Liquidator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The serial killer was dubbed a liquidator by the media due to his swift and merciless execution of his victims.
- Detectives suspected the hired gun was a skilled liquidator with numerous contracts under his belt.
- After being paid, the ruthless liquidator quickly and silently took out his target.
- Rumors circulated that a notorious liquidator was operating in the city, responsible for several recent gang-related killings.
- FBI agents closed in on the prime suspect, believed to be a seasoned liquidator wanted for multiple homicides.
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Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Hatchet Man
- Parricide
- Hired Gun
- Gun For Hire
- Infanticide
- Assassin
- Gunman
- Shooter
- Mass Murderer
- Bravo
- Gun
- Hit Man
- Butcher
- Triggerman
- Fratricide
- Cutthroat
- Murderess
- Serial Killer
- Ripper
- Torpedo
- Hitman
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Meaning 2
(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The liquidator was appointed to manage the insolvent company's assets and ensure fair distribution to creditors.
- In her role as liquidator, she worked tirelessly to identify and preserve the remaining assets of the failed business.
- After the company filed for bankruptcy, the court appointed a liquidator to take control of its operations.
- The firm hired a professional liquidator to help it dissolve and sell off its unprofitable divisions.
- The role of the liquidator in this case was to carefully unravel the complex financial dealings and settle claims from numerous stakeholders.