English dictionary

assassinate

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

murder; especially of socially prominent persons

verb.social

Examples
Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel.

Source: WordNet 3.0
destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

verb.communication

Examples
He assassinated his enemy's character.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To kill by surprise or secret assault; to murder by treacherous violence.

verb

Source: webster1913