Cut-throats is a term commonly used to describe ruthless, violent or unscrupulous individuals. If you want to use an alternative phrasing to describe such individuals, several synonyms exist. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for cut-throats include 'murderers, 'assassins', 'villains', 'blackguards' and 'brigands'. Other possible synonym options to describe cruel or violent individuals include 'rogues', 'criminals', 'hooligans', 'thugs' and 'gangsters'. Each of these options presents a range of implications and associations, so it is important to consider the context in which you plan to use the synonym in order to choose the most appropriate alternative term.