🗡️assassin

noun
/əˈsæsɪn/

Meaning

A person who kills someone, usually for political or religious reasons, often secretly.
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example Sentences

The assassin fled the scene after carrying out the attack.

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

Example Expressions

assassin's creed

Synonyms

killer, murderer, hitman, slayer, executioner
Entry 1
killer, murderer, hitman, slayer, executioner
Entry 2
killer, murderer, hitman

Antonyms

protector, guardian, savior, defender
Entry 1
protector, guardian, savior
Entry 2
protector, guardian, defender

Collocations

political assassin, hired assassin, infamous assassin, skilled assassin, would-be assassin
Entry 1
political assassin, hired assassin, infamous assassin, skilled assassin
Entry 2
hired assassin, political assassin, would-be assassin

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