man-killer

Beast that kills

A man-killer is someone or something that kills men—typically an animal that has attacked and killed humans: The tiger was a notorious man-killer.

The term applies to dangerous creatures like sharks, lions, or crocodiles known to prey on people.

It can also describe a femme fatale—a woman whose attractiveness proves ruinous to men who pursue her.

criminal

murderer

One who unlawfully kills

executioner · hitman · femme fatale · black widow · poisoner · strangler · notorious · deadly · cold-blooded · ruthless

predator

tiger

Large striped Asian feline

  • lionManed African feline
  • sharkCartilaginous marine predator
  • crocodileLarge semiaquatic tropical reptile

bear · leopard · python · cobra · hippo · buffalo · panther · wolf · hyena · jaguar

seductress

femme fatale

Treacherous enchantress

enchantress · heartbreaker · black widow · Mata Hari · allure · seduction · beauty · deadly · irresistible · dangerous

danger

deadly

Able to cause expiration

toxic · treacherous · perilous · hazardous · mortal · dangerous · virulent · poisonous · destructive · vicious

Opposites
lethality to humans

man-killergentle giant

Large but kindhearted being

domesticated animal · pet · songbird · butterfly · lap dog

threat disposition

man-killerlife-saver

One who rescues another

lifesaver · protector · guardian · rescuer · savior

temperament/behavior toward humans

man-killerloyal companion

Reliably devoted associate

man's best friend · lap dog · house cat

Family

man, kill, human, killer, humane, humanity, mankind, manhood, humanitarian

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