Assassination

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

assassinate + -ion

Full definition of assassination

Noun

1. killing or murder for political reasonsThe assassination of the king occurred at night.

Related terms

• assassin
• royal assassin