Definition of ASSASSINATION

assassination

Meanings

Plural: assassinations

Noun

  • an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
  • murder of a public figure by surprise attack
  • The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

Origin / Etymology

From assassinate + -ion.

Synonyms

blackwash, character assassination

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