word
Assassinate
Uh-SA-suh-nayt
/ʌˈsæsʌˌneɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
assassinate
Dictionary meaning
To destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation.
Examples
- I assassinated my enemy's character.
- They assassinated their rivals.
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