word
Assassin
Uh-SA-suhn
/ʌˈsæsʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
assassin
Dictionary meaning
A murderer, especially one who kills a prominent political figure, who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed.
Examples
- The assassins were hunted down like animals.
Synonyms: bravo
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