assassinate

One entry found for assassinate.

Main Entry: as·sas·si·nate
Pronunciation: &-'sa-s&-"nAt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -nat·ed; -nat·ing
1 : to injure or destroy unexpectedly and treacherously
2 : to murder (a usually prominent person) by sudden or secret attack often for political reasons
synonym see KILL
- as·sas·si·na·tion /-"sa-s&-'nA-sh&n/ noun
- as·sas·si·na·tor /-'sa-s&-"nA-t&r/ noun