Assassins (en. Assassins)
/a.sa.sin/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Individuals who commit murder for political or financial motives.
The assassins were hired to eliminate the leader.
Les assassins ont été engagés pour éliminer le leader.
Members of an Islamic sect from the 11th century, known for their targeted executions.
The Assassins were feared for their fanaticism.
Les Assassins étaient redoutés pour leur fanatisme.
People involved in a premeditated act of murder.
The investigation revealed the identity of the assassins.
L'enquête a révélé l'identité des assassins.
Etymology
From the Arabic word 'ḥashshāshīn', referring to members of a sect who engaged in political murders.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hitman
Assassin hired for specific missions.
tueur à gages
political assassination
Murder of a public figure due to their political views.
assassinat politique
famous assassins
Reference to notorious assassins in history.
assassins célèbres
Related Words
murder
Act of killing someone.
meurtre
crime
Illegal act, often associated with violence.
crime
serial killers
Individuals who commit multiple murders.
tueurs en série
Slang Meanings
Executor
This person is an executor, he has already completed contracts.
Cette personne est un exécuteur, il a déjà achevé des contrats.
Executioner
He was hired as an executioner for the mission.
Il a été engagé comme bourreau pour la mission.