Zoeken
to assassinate
01
schaadheid, vernietigen
to harm or ruin someone or something in a sudden, deceitful, or underhanded way
Transitive: to assassinate sth
Example
His reputation was assassinated by false accusations in the press.
Rumors spread to assassinate the company 's standing in the industry.
The political campaign tried to assassinate their opponent 's credibility.
02
assassinen, vermoorden
to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes
Transitive: to assassinate an important person
Example
The skilled sniper successfully assassinated the prime minister without being detected.
A lone gunman attempted to assassinate the president during the public event.
In the historical account, a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king.
Voorbeeld
His reputation was assassinated by false accusations in the press.
Rumors spread to assassinate the company's standing in the industry.
The political campaign tried to assassinate their opponent's credibility.
The writer felt her character had been assassinated by harsh reviews.
The company's rivals plotted to assassinate its chances of winning the bid.
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