English dictionary

assassination

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

noun.communication

Synonyms blackwash character assassination

Source: WordNet 3.0
murder of a public figure by surprise attack

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of assassinating; a killing by treacherous violence.

noun

Source: webster1913