assassin

noun

as·sas·sin ə-ˈsa-sᵊn

Synonyms of assassin next

: a person who commits murder

especially : one who murders a politically important person either for money or from fanatical adherence to a cause

Assassin : a member of a Shia Muslim sect who at the time of the Crusades was sent out on a suicidal mission to murder prominent enemies

Examples of assassin in a Sentence

John Wilkes Booth was the assassin of Abraham Lincoln. shot down by an unknown assassin

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Nero is a cynical and surly assassin who is betrayed by his master and long-term ally. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 Based on the classic 1971 novel of the same name, the series stars Eddie Redmayne as Jackal, an elusive lone assassin who makes a living carrying out hits. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Despite being one of the most famous assassins on the planet, Lucanis enjoys a good cup of coffee and roaming the streets of Treviso. —

Kazuma Hashimoto, Them, 28 Oct. 2024 Girl takes out a Russian assassin with a single blow to the head. —

Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for assassin