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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

assassinations

/æsəˈseɪʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does assassinations mean?

noun

The act of killing a person or people, especially a prominent or important person, in a secret or sudden manner, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

"The government was accused of orchestrating a series of high-profile assassinations to eliminate opposition leaders."

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