noun🔗ShareAssassination, murder."The assassination of the school principal shocked the entire student body. "politicsgovernmentlawactionhistorywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn assassin."The school's new security measures were put in place after the assassination of the student council president. "politicsgovernmentwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons."The political leader was assassinated by a group of rebels. "politicsgovernmentwaractionhistorypersonmilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack."The politician tried to assassinate his opponent's character by spreading false rumors about his past. "politicsgovernmentactionwarlawhistorymilitarynationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading