assassin
word
Definition
An assassin is a person who deliberately kills someone, especially an important person, often for political reasons or for money. The word is usually used for planned murder, not ordinary violence.
Usage & Nuances
Usually more specific than 'killer' or 'murderer'. It often suggests a planned attack on a public figure or a paid killer. Common collocations include 'hired assassin', 'political assassin', and 'assassin's bullet'. It is common in history, crime stories, and video games, but less common in everyday conversation.
Example Sentences
The king was killed by an assassin.
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The police searched for the assassin all night.
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In the movie, an assassin hides on the roof.
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The article suggested the assassin had help from inside the building.
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People still argue about whether he acted alone as the assassin.
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In that game, you play as an assassin moving silently through the city.
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