hitman

As nouns the difference between hitman and goon

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while goon is a thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').

As nouns the difference between sniper and hitman

is that sniper is a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position while hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia.

As nouns the difference between hitman and gunslinger

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while gunslinger is in the Old West: a person who carried a gun and was an expert at the quick draw.

As nouns the difference between hitman and gunner

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while gunner is (military) artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank abbreviated.

As nouns the difference between hitman and murderer

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while murderer is a person who commits murder.

As nouns the difference between henchman and hitman

is that henchman is a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate while hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia.

As nouns the difference between hitman and mercenary

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while mercenary is a person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose prime or sole motivation is private gain.

As an adjective mercenary is

motivated by private gain.

As nouns the difference between hitman and titman

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while titman is the runt of a litter.

As nouns the difference between hitman and hitmen

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while hitmen is plural of lang=en.