单词	assassinations
释义	assassination noun as·​sas·​si·​na·​tion ə-ˌsa-sə-ˈnā-shən  plural assassinations 1 : murder by sudden or secret attack often for political reasons : the act or an instance of assassinating someone (such as a prominent political leader) the assassination of Abraham Lincoln an assassination attempt In medieval days, assassination by poisoning was common enough to alarm many a king, and protection was sought in the form of prayers, food tasters and science. The New York Times 2 : treacherous destruction of a person's reputation character assassination Word History First Known Use 1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing assassination character assassination character assassination Kids Definition assassination noun as·​sas·​si·​na·​tion ə-ˌsa-sə-ˈnā-shən : the act of murdering a usually important person by a surprise or secret attack assassinations noun plural of assassination as in executions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance executions massacres bloodsheds carnages slaughters butcheries killings destructions hits decimations manslaughters murders mercy killings euthanasias slayings regicides parricides homicides fratricides filicides matricides patricides uxoricides rubouts chance-medleys foul play blood
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