Associations to the word «Assassination»

Wiktionary

ASSASSINATION, noun. Killing or murder for political reasons

Dictionary definition

ASSASSINATION, noun. An attack intended to ruin someone's reputation.
ASSASSINATION, noun. Murder of a public figure by surprise attack.

Wise words

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