Meaning & Definition of Assassination in English
English⟶
Assassination
/əsæsəneʃən/
noun
1. An attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
synonym:
- character assassination,
- assassination,
- blackwash
2. Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
synonym:
- assassination
Examples of using
Despite the government’s protection, he was the victim of an assassination attempt which killed him.
There were assassination theories but it was not clear who would have killed him and for what reason. Even now the truth about his death is unclear.