assassination
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Definition & Meaning of "assassination"in English

Assassination
01

the deliberate killing of a famous or important person, often for political or ideological reasons

Examples
The assassination of the president caused widespread shock and mourning across the nation.
02

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

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