hit list

noun

: a list of persons or programs to be opposed or eliminated

broadly : a list of those targeted for special attention or treatment

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But the threats implied to individuals on the hit list, plus the serious nature of the allegations, supported District Attorney-elect Lesli Boese's request for a high bail, Herring said. —

Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024 One guide includes a hit list of dozens of high-profile individuals including politicians, journalists, security personnel, and rappers. —

Bridget Moreng, Foreign Affairs, 21 Sep. 2016 Prosecutor: Mariemont student had hit list of 8 students, teacher to kill The teen’s defense team argued Tuesday that the teen be sent to a residential treatment program or a psychiatric hospital. —

Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 23 July 2024 Gupta told the undercover Drug Enforcement Administration agent that Nijjar was on the same hit list as Pannun, according to charging documents. —

Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit list