assassination Synonyms
assassination Meaning
assassination (n)
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
murder of a public figure by surprise attack
assassination (n.)
The act of assassinating; a killing by treacherous violence.
assassination Sentence Examples
- The investigation into the assassination of the president revealed a complex web of conspiracies.
- The nation was plunged into mourning following the tragic assassination of its beloved leader.
- Historians continue to debate the motives behind the assassination of the archduke that sparked World War I.
- The assassination of the civil rights leader served as a catalyst for social change.
- The prime minister narrowly escaped an attempted assassination during a political rally.
- The cold-blooded assassination of the journalist shocked the international community.
- The authorities worked tirelessly to prevent further acts of terrorism and assassination.
- The plot to carry out the assassination was meticulously planned by a group of extremists.
- The trial of the accused assassin captivated the attention of the entire nation.
- Despite the passage of time, the memory of the tragic assassination still haunts the collective consciousness.
FAQs About the word assassination
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation, murder of a public figure by surprise attackThe act of assassinating; a killing by treacherous violence.
massacre, destruction, carnage,execution, bloodshed, slaughter, mercy killing, manslaughter, euthanasia, hit
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The investigation into the assassination of the president revealed a complex web of conspiracies.
The nation was plunged into mourning following the tragic assassination of its beloved leader.
Historians continue to debate the motives behind the assassination of the archduke that sparked World War I.
The assassination of the civil rights leader served as a catalyst for social change.
