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    Asesinar (en. Murder)

    /ase.siˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To deliberately kill a person.
    The criminal was sentenced for murdering his rival.
    El criminal fue condenado por asesinar a su rival.
    To eliminate someone through a violent act.
    The murderer planned to kill the victim in a secluded place.
    El asesino planeó asesinar a la víctima en un lugar solitario.
    To act with deadly intentions towards another person.
    It is a serious crime to attempt to murder someone.
    Es un delito grave intentar asesinar a alguien.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'assassinare', which means 'to kill'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kill in cold blood
    To kill someone without mercy or emotions.
    asesinar a sangre fría
    to attempt to murder
    To make a deliberate attempt to kill someone.
    intentar asesinar

    Related Words

    homicide
    The act of killing a person.
    homicidio
    death
    The cessation of the vital functions of a living being.
    muerte
    crime
    Action of violating the law.
    crimen

    Slang Meanings

    to hit hard
    It is said that they are going to hit hard in the next confrontation.
    Se dice que van a dar el golpe en el próximo enfrentamiento.
    to mess with someone
    Don't go mess with someone, this could be very dangerous.
    No vayas a fregar a alguien, esto podría ser muy peligroso.