assassination

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/əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.“The assassination of the king occurred at night.”

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Synonyms

character assassination homicide massacre manslaughter murderer murdered slain kill killing death attack crime bite shooting liquidation bombing

Associated

sadat archduke kennedy attempt assassin luther gandhi conspiracy sarajevo mckinley tsar caesar

Rhymes

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation

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