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Meaning of assassination
The act of assassinating someone, especially a prominent or important person
Etymology of assassination
The word "assassination" comes from the Arabic word "hashshashin", which refers to a group of Nizari Muslim assassins who were known for their stealthy and targeted killings
The word entered the English language in the 16th century and has been used to describe the act of murdering a prominent or important person ever since
Synonyms
murder
killing
homicide
slaughter
extermination
elimination
liquidation
execution
annihilation
destruction
massacre
carnage
butchery
bloodshed
violence
brutality
savagery
atrocity
outrage
mayhem
chaos
turmoil
killing spree
rampage
slaughterhouse
carnage
fatality
casualty
death
fatality
manslaughter
regicide
tyrannicide
Definitions
- The act of murdering someone, especially a prominent or important person, typically by surprise attack or ambush
- * The act of destroying or getting rid of something, such as a person's reputation or a problem
Usage Examples
- The assassination of the president sent shockwaves around the world
- * The assassination attempt on the king's life was foiled by his loyal guards
- * The company's reputation was damaged by the assassination of its character by the media