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Assassinations

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

Definition

Assassinations means the act of killing someone important or famous, usually for political reasons.

Synonyms & similar words

characterassassination blackwash assassination murder homicide killing execution liquidation elimination termination slaughter butchery massacre annihilation extermination destruction eradication extinction eliminating dispatching slaying

Example sentences

  1. The assassination of John F. Kennedy is one of the most famous assassinations in history.
  2. The dictator ordered the assassination of his political rival.
  3. The CIA is often accused of being involved in assassinations around the world.
  4. The country was in shock after the assassination of the president.
  5. Assassinations are often used as a way to silence political opponents.

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  • The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic. - Joseph Stalin
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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