death squad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deth skwod]
- /dɛθ skwɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deth skwod]
- /dɛθ skwɒd/

Definitions of death squad words

countable noun death squad Death squads are groups of people who operate illegally and carry out the killing of people such as their political opponents or criminals. 3
noun death squad a group of people who are sent to murder others, e.g. political opponents 3
noun death squad firing squad (sense 1) 3
noun death squad a group whose function is to kill the enemies of a tyrannical political regime or a criminal organization 3
noun death squad any of various groups of assassins, especially in Central America, whose members murder political dissidents, petty criminals, etc., usually with the tacit approval of the government. 1
noun death squad An armed group that carries out clandestine killings. 0

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Origin of death squad

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Death squad

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death squad popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for death squad

noun death squad

firing squad — a military detachment assigned to execute a condemned person by shooting.
hit squad — a team of hit men, as one organized for the purpose of assassinating a political figure.

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