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Definition of «assassination»

The term assassination refers to the act of deliberately killing someone, especially a prominent person or political figure, usually by surprise attack or poison. It is typically done for political reasons or as an act of revenge. The word comes from the Hashshashin, a group of Ismaili Muslims who used hashish (a type of drug) to induce a state of mindless obedience before sending them on missions to kill their enemies in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Usage examples

  1. The prime minister narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a public rally.
  2. The history book recounted the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
  3. The journalist received death threats after publishing an article exposing political corruption, fearing an assassination.
  4. The world was left in shock when the news broke of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
  5. The twisted web of conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of Princess Diana continues to captivate the public.
  6. The intelligence agency thwarted a terrorist plot to carry out the assassination of a foreign diplomat.
  7. The country mourned the tragic assassination of its beloved leader, whose vision had inspired generations.
  8. The film portrayed the suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase between the protagonist and an elite assassin hired for the assassination.
  9. The detective was determined to uncover the mastermind behind the high-profile assassination that had shaken the nation's capital.
  10. The historical museum displayed artifacts related to the attempted assassination of a prominent figure during a diplomatic event.

Phrases with «assassination»

Sentences with «assassination»

  • And your character assassination of others to somehow attempt to make yourself look more spiritual most certainly does not give you some sort of moral high ground. (nakedpastor.com)
  • A law to curb these acts of violence was put in place, not to target the whole population but those engaged in assassination attempts. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
  • Then she launched a character assassination of the seller's husband fit for a political campaign. (realtormag.realtor.org)
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