Asasineysyon (en. Assassination)

/asasinēsyón/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A complex killing of a person, typically in a public context.
The assassination of the leader caused significant turmoil in the country.
Ang asasineysyon ng lider ay nagdulot ng malaking kaguluhan sa bansa.
A murder that is usually carried out for political or ideological purposes.
Many people accuse the government of the opposition's assassination.
Maraming tao ang nag-akusa sa gobyerno ng asasineysyon ng mga oposisyon.
The act of murder with the aim of causing fear or shock.
Assaination has become a symbol of fear in his hometown.
Naging simbolo ng takot ang asasineysyon sa kanyang bayan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'assassination'

Common Phrases and Expressions

assassination of leaders
Killing of prominent individuals in power.
asasineyson ng mga lider

Related Words

assassins
Individuals responsible for an assassination.
mga assassino
victim of assassination
Person killed in an assassination.
biktima ng asasineysyon

Slang Meanings

Relying on friends for adjustments or support.
We should have an asasineysyon whenever there’s a problem.
Dapat tayong mag-asasineysyon tuwing may problema.
Calling friends for help.
Let’s do an asasineysyon with him, we need to fix something.
Asasineysyon tayo sa kanya, may kailangan tayong ayusin.
Shortcut for 'where is what you're saying,' commonly used in conversations.
Asasineysyon! What was our plan again?
Asasineysyon! Ano na nga yung plano natin?