Synonyms for

Assassinating

Verb / ʌˈsæsʌˌneɪtɪŋ / Another word for assassinating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Assassinating means to murder someone, usually for political or ideological reasons.

Synonyms & similar words

assassinate murdering killing eliminating executing slaughtering liquidating hitting neutralizing eradicating annihilating exterminating dispatching slaying butchering eliminating

Example sentences

  1. The spy was caught assassinating the ambassador.
  2. The dictator has ordered the assassination of all political opponents.
  3. The mafia boss had his rival assassinated.
  4. The terrorist group is known for assassinating innocent civilians.
  5. The police were able to prevent the assassination attempt.

Quotes

  • The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most tragic events in American history.
  • Assassinating someone for their beliefs is a cowardly and despicable act.
  • The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln changed the course of American history.

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