Synonyms of assassin

assassin

noun

ə-ˈsa-sᵊn 

as in murderer

a person who kills another person

shot down by an unknown assassin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• murderer
• killer
• homicide
• torpedo
• cutthroat
• manslayer
• butcher
• slayer
• executioner
• slaughterer
• triggerman
• murderess
• massacrer
• hit man
• bravo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assassin

Some earlier assassins expected it of themselves, canceling plots that would have killed bystanders. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Across Greengrass’ three Bourne movies, the elite assassin turns against the clandestine institution that created him, determined to escape its grip and bring its covert operations to light. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

As the President sat down to eat with the press corps, a would-be assassin stormed through a security checkpoint before being subdued by the Secret Service. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Thankfully, Eddie and Susie make it to the prison just in time to save Bobby from the assassin. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026