What is the definition of Assassination? | Dictionary.net

ASSASSINATION

\ɐsˌasɪnˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɐsˌasɪnˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɐ_s_ˌa_s_ɪ_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of ASSASSINATION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

Sort: Oldest first

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of slaying in secret or by surprise; murder.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

The act of assassinating; secret or treacherous murder.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The act of assassinating.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The act of murdering by secret violence or by surprise.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Word of the day

sailing vessel

a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts

View More

Nearby Words