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Definition of Assassin
1. Noun. A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed. "Assassinators of kings and emperors"
Exact synonyms: Assassinator, Bravo
Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Generic synonyms: Liquidator, Manslayer, Murderer
Specialized synonyms: Booth, John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, Oswald
Derivative terms: Assassinate, Assassinate
Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Generic synonyms: Liquidator, Manslayer, Murderer
Specialized synonyms: Booth, John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, Oswald
Derivative terms: Assassinate, Assassinate
2. Noun. A member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders.
Definition of Assassin
1. n. One who kills, or attempts to kill, by surprise or secret assault; one who treacherously murders any one unprepared for defense.
2. v. t. To assassinate.
Definition of Assassin
1. a murderer [n -S] - See also: murderer
Lexicographical Neighbors of Assassin
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