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assassinate

UK
/əˈsæs.ɪ.neɪt/
US
/əˈsæs.ə.neɪt/

Translations

assassinateverb
assassinated
Past Simple
assassinated
Past Participle
assassinating
Gerund
UK
/əˈsæs.ɪ.neɪt/
US
/əˈsæs.ə.neɪt/
assassinerTuer volontairement et souvent de manière préméditée une personne importante, généralement pour des raisons politiques.
The rebel group plotted to assassinate the president during his public address.
Le groupe rebelle a comploté pour assassiner le président pendant son discours public.
Additional translations
assassinerAu figuré, dénigrer violemment ou ruiner la réputation de quelqu’un par des calomnies ou des critiques malveillantes.
Synonyms
murder
kill
eliminate
execute
slay
dispatch
take out

Definitions

assassinateverb
To murder (a prominent person) by sudden or secret attack, often for political reasons.
The rebel group plotted to assassinate the president during his public address.
To damage or destroy (a person's reputation or character) through malicious slander or criticism.
The smear campaign sought to assassinate the candidate's character before the election.
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