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Assassination
noun
/əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/
Word Frequency:
3.8
Definitions
1.
noun
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
"The assassination of the king occurred at night."
Synonyms
character assassination
homicide
massacre
manslaughter
murderer
murdered
slain
kill
killing
death
attack
crime
Rhymes With
trepidation
indignation
exhilaration
veneration
elation
condemnation
gratification
inclination
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