assassinate (Meaning)
assassinate (v)
murder; especially of socially prominent persons
destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
assassinate (v. t.)
To kill by surprise or secret assault; to murder by treacherous violence.
To assail with murderous intent; hence, by extended meaning, to maltreat exceedingly.
assassinate (n.)
An assassination, murder, or murderous assault.
An assassin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of assassinate
FAQs About the word assassinate
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The plot to assassinate the political leader was meticulously planned by a group of conspirators.
The would-be assassin carefully studied the target's daily routine before devising a plan to carry out the assassination.
Despite tight security measures, the assassin managed to infiltrate the heavily guarded compound.
The gunshot echoed through the streets as the assassin fired upon the unsuspecting victim.
