assassinate
What is another word for assassinate? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To murder someone, especially a prominent or political figure, typically in a planned or sudden attack.
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How to use assassinate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
assassinate the president
assassinate someone's character
Etymology
From assassin plus the suffix -ate, following the pattern of French assassiner.
Full origin of assassinate →Frequently asked questions
What does “assassinate” mean?
The word “assassinate” means to murder someone, especially a prominent or political figure, typically in a planned or sudden attack. In plain terms, to murder a prominent person deliberately, or (figuratively) to destroy someone's reputation.
How do you pronounce “assassinate”?
“Assassinate” is pronounced uh-SA-sih-nayt (/əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “assassinate” in a sentence?
Here is “assassinate” used in a sentence: “The president was assassinated during a public parade.”
What part of speech is “assassinate”?
“Assassinate” is a verb.
Where does the word “assassinate” come from?
The word “assassinate” comes from French. From assassin plus the suffix -ate, following the pattern of French assassiner.
Is “assassinate” a common word?
“Assassinate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “assassinate” have?
“Assassinate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to murder someone, especially a prominent or political figure, typically in a planned or sudden attack.
