Assassin

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

A person who kills someone, usually for political or religious reasons, often secretly.

Example Sentences

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

The assassin fled the scene after carrying out the attack.

Example Expressions

assassin's creed

Synonyms

killer, murderer, hitman, slayer, executioner

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killer, murderer, hitman

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killer, murderer, hitman, slayer, executioner

Antonyms

protector, guardian, defender, savior

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protector, guardian, defender

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protector, guardian, savior

Collocations

hired assassin, political assassin, would-be assassin, infamous assassin, skilled assassin

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hired assassin, political assassin, would-be assassin

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political assassin, hired assassin, infamous assassin, skilled assassin