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assassination in German

assassination in German is Ermordung, Attentat, Meuchelmord — assassination means the killing of someone, usually a prominent or public figure, carried out deliberately and often for political motives.

assassination in German

Ermordung
noun
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
Attentat
noun
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
Meuchelmord
noun
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

What does "assassination" mean?

  1. noun The killing of someone, usually a prominent or public figure, carried out deliberately and often for political motives.
    "The assassination of the senator shocked the entire country."
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assassination in a sentence

  • The assassination of the senator shocked the entire country.
  • Historians still debate what triggered the assassination.

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What is "assassination" in German?

"assassination" in German is Ermordung, Attentat, Meuchelmord. assassination means: The killing of someone, usually a prominent or public figure, carried out deliberately and often for political motives.

How do you use "assassination" in a sentence?

Example: "The assassination of the senator shocked the entire country." In German, "assassination" is Ermordung, Attentat, Meuchelmord.

Are there other ways to say "assassination" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "assassination": Ermordung, Attentat, Meuchelmord.

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