assassinated Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb murder; especially of socially prominent persons
assassinate.
- Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel
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verb destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
assassinate.
- He assassinated his enemy's character
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adjective satellite murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
- the 20th century has seen too many assassinated leaders
