verb
- past tense and past participle of assassinate; killed (especially a political leader or public figure) suddenly and deliberately
Usage: typically refers to murder of prominent figures for political reasons
Examples
- President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963.
- The civil rights leader was assassinated by an unknown gunman.
- Several attempts were made before the dictator was finally assassinated.
- The prime minister was assassinated outside his home.
- Security was increased after the ambassador was assassinated.
- The revolutionary leader was assassinated by government agents.