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Assassinate

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Sense 1: verb (transitive)

Definition: To murder (a prominent person) by a sudden or secret attack, often for political reasons.

Sample Sentence: The secret agents planned to assassinate the prime minister during his public address.

Sense 2: verb (transitive)

Definition: To destroy or inhibit the growth or development of something.

Sample Sentence: The economic crisis assassinated the hopes of the citizens for a better future.

Sense 3: noun

Definition: The act or instance of assassinating.

Sample Sentence: The assassination of the president shocked the entire nation.

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