murderOld English–. The action or an act of killing. The deliberate and unlawful killing of a human being, esp. in a premeditated manner; (Law) criminal ...

assassinate somebody to murder an important or famous person, especially for political reasons.

to murder an important or famous person, especially for political reasons. The prime minister was assassinated by extremists.

Assassination. Quick Reference. The premeditated murder of a political figure for reasons associated with the victim's prominence, political perspective, or ...

To murder (a person, esp. prominent or famous person) in a planned attack, esp. with a political or ideological motive.

​a person who murders somebody important or famous, for money or for political reasons. a hired/professional assassin; He was killed by a hired assassin.

​the unfair treatment of a person, with the aim of damaging their reputation. He claimed that he was the victim of character assassination by the press.

ASSASSINATION definition: 1. the murder of someone famous or important: 2. the murder of someone famous or important: . Learn more.

a person who murders someone important or famous, for money or for political reasons; a hired/professional assassin.