Assassination
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Assassination is a noun meaning The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
Meaning
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
Example Sentences
The assassination of the king occurred at night.
But side by side with it was a baser conspiracy, among the more unprincipled and desperate friends of James, for the assassination of the King.
Liu's agents pursued him and he escaped assassination only by throwing his clothing away by the Chʻien-tʻang River near Hangchow, thus suggesting suicide.
Word Forms
- assassinations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homicide, massacre, manslaughter, murderer, murdered, slain.
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