Assassin meaning

What does “assassin” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“assassin” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed.

assassin

noun

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
“his assassins were hunted down like animals”
“assassinators of kings and emperors”
Synonymsassassinator bravo
a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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