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to assassinate
01
to harm or ruin someone or something in a sudden, deceitful, or underhanded way
Transitive: to assassinate sth
Examples
His reputation was assassinated by false accusations in the press.
The writer felt her character had been assassinated by harsh reviews.
02
to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes
Transitive: to assassinate an important person
Examples
The secret agent was hired to assassinate the political leader during the summit.
A lone gunman attempted to assassinate the president during the public event.
