assassinate

/əˈsasɪneɪt/ · noun

Meaning

Assassination, murder.
An assassin.
To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.
To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

murdered(English)slain(English)kill(English)killing(English)stab(English)assassin(English)terminate with extreme prejudice(English)strike down(English)fidel(English)foiled(English)frick(English)hitler(English)

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