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assassinate

/æsəˈneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does assassinate mean?

verb

To kill (someone) secretly or suddenly, especially for political or ideological reasons. To remove someone from a position of power or influence.

Example

"The government accused the opposition leader of conspiring to assassinate the president."

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