Slasher

Pronunciation: /ˈslæʃər/

Slasher (noun)

  1. A type of horror movie featuring a killer who attacks people, often with a knife or similar weapon.
  2. A person who violently attacks others, usually with a sharp weapon.

Examples

  • A slasher often features a masked killer stalking victims.
  • A slasher can cause fear in a community with their actions.

Common collocations: classic slasher, slasher film, dangerous slasher, identify a slasher

Synonyms of Slasher

Neutral

Antonyms of Slasher

  • someone who defends or guards others