assassinating

[US]/ˌæsəˈsɪneɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌæsəˈsɪnɪˌteɪ̯ŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.The act of killing someone for political or religious reasons, typically in a covert or unexpected way.; To damage the reputation of someone by making false statements about them.; To weaken or ruin something.

Phrases & Collocations

assassinating the character

Example Sentences

assassinating a political leader can lead to chaos.

the novel revolves around a plot of assassinating a dictator.

he was accused of assassinating a high-profile target.

the movie depicts a group planning to assassinate a famous general.

assassinating someone in cold blood is a heinous crime.

the detective was investigating a case of assassinating a journalist.

they were plotting to assassinate the king during the festival.

assassinating an enemy leader can change the course of a war.

the government tightened security after the attempt at assassinating the president.

assassinating a rival is often depicted in action movies.

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