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death squad
noun
: a group of people who kill people who oppose a particular ruler or political group
Full Definition of DEATH SQUAD
: any of various extremist groups whose members kill suspected political adversaries and criminals
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First Known Use of DEATH SQUAD
1969
Rhymes with DEATH SQUAD
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