English Explanatory Dictionary

assassination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

Pronunciation

/əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-assassination.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-assassination.wav

Word forms

assassination assassinations

Etymology

From assassinate + -ion.

Related words

assassin targeted killing

Derived words

assassination market assassination marketplace character assassination counterassassination royal assassination
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