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Assassination
01
the deliberate killing of a famous or important person, often for political or ideological reasons
02
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
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Example
The assassination of the president caused widespread shock and mourning across the nation.
The historical film depicted the assassination of the prime minister and its aftermath.
The assassination of the archduke was a key event that triggered the start of the war.
He was convicted for his role in the assassination of the influential civil rights leader.
The plot to carry out the assassination was uncovered by intelligence agencies just in time.
