hit list

noun

, Slang.

1. a list of persons singled out as targets for murder.
2. a list of people or programs to be acted against or disposed of.

hit list

noun

1. a list of people to be murdered

   a terrorist hit list

2. a list of targets to be eliminated in some way

   a hit list of pits to be closed

Word History and Origins

Origin of hit list¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

A woman who lived near Sacramento and an Idaho man allegedly used the app Telegram to offer advice for carrying out crimes, celebrate white supremacist attacks and provide a hit list of assassination targets.

From Los Angeles Times

The location appeared on a hit list because it was associated with housing the rich and famous, not because of who was staying there.

From BBC

He insisted that Synanon did not have a hit list, only what he called a “s— list” — people who meant the group harm.

From Los Angeles Times

Those close to him have said he was warned by Canadian intelligence services before his death that he was on a "hit list" and there had been threats on his life.

From BBC

Chavez denied passing word of any hit list, telling the jury: “I did not, and would not, ever harm someone.”

From Los Angeles Times