gunman

[ˈɡʌnmən]

gunman Definition

a man who carries and uses a gun, especially unlawfully.

Using gunman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gunman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The gunman opened fire on the crowd.

  • Example

    The police are searching for the gunman.

  • Example

    The gunman was arrested and charged with murder.

gunman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gunman

Phrases with gunman

  • a person who acts alone in committing a crime, especially a shooting

    Example

    The assassination of President Kennedy was carried out by a lone gunman.

  • a person who has committed a crime involving a gun and is still at large

    Example

    The police issued a warning to the public about the gunman at large.

  • gunman's walk

    a swaggering walk with a gun in hand, typically used in movies or TV shows

    Example

    The actor practiced his gunman's walk for the action scene.

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Summary: gunman in Brief

A 'gunman' [ˈɡʌnmən] is a man who carries and uses a gun, especially unlawfully. It is often used to describe someone who commits a shooting or other violent crime, as in 'The gunman opened fire on the crowd.' 'Gunman' can also be used in phrases like 'lone gunman,' referring to a person who acts alone in committing a crime, and 'gunman at large,' referring to a person who has committed a crime involving a gun and is still at large.