assassinated

[US]/ˈæsəsɪneɪtɪd/

[UK]/ˌæsəˈsin eɪ tɪd/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto murder someone for political or religious reasons, especially as part of a secret plot

the leader was assassinated during the political rally.

many believe he was assassinated for his controversial views.

the famous figure was assassinated by an unknown assailant.

after he was assassinated, a national day of mourning was declared.

he was assassinated in a meticulously planned operation.

the journalist was assassinated for exposing corruption.

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