English dictionary

assassin

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

noun.person

Examples
His assassins were hunted down like animals.

Assassinators of kings and emperors.

Synonyms assassinator bravo

Source: WordNet 3.0
a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who kills, or attempts to kill, by surprise or secret assault; one who treacherously murders any one unprepared for defense.

noun

Source: webster1913