Assassination

//əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "assassination" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

assassination market assassination marketplace character assassination counterassassination royal assassination

Derived From

assassin assassinate

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

calumniation calumny defamation execution hatchet job murder obloquy slaying traducement

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

assassin targeted killing

Related Terms

assassin cold war murder political royal assassin targeted killing

Synonym Network

character assassination

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