Associations to the word «Assassinate»

Wiktionary

ASSASSINATE, verb. To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons. [from 17th c.]
ASSASSINATE, verb. (figuratively) To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.
ASSASSINATE, noun. (obsolete) Assassination, murder.
ASSASSINATE, noun. (obsolete) An assassin.

Dictionary definition

ASSASSINATE, verb. Murder; especially of socially prominent persons; "Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel".
ASSASSINATE, verb. Destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation; "He assassinated his enemy's character".

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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