Definition of
assassinate has definitions from the field of criminal law
1
[ verb ] destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

Examples

"He assassinated his enemy's character"

Related terms

defame character_assassination

2
[ verb ] (criminal law) murder; especially of socially prominent persons

Examples

"Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel"

Related terms

kill assassin

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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