verb
- to murder (a prominent person) for political or religious reasons
- to destroy or harm (someone’s reputation or character) deliberately
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The president was assassinated by a lone gunman.
- Several world leaders have been assassinated throughout history.
- The conspiracy aimed to assassinate the prime minister.
- Political opponents tried to assassinate his character during the campaign.
- The media coverage seemed designed to assassinate her reputation.
- Security was increased after threats to assassinate the ambassador.