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Assassinate

Definition: To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, usually for political or ideological reasons.

Part of speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To kill a prominent person for political reasons
2. To kill someone suddenly and unexpectedly

Usage Examples:

Sense 1: To kill a prominent person for political reasons

1. They planned to assassinate the president during his speech at the rally.
2. Conspiracy theories suggest that the CIA was involved in assassinating the foreign minister.

Sense 2: To kill someone suddenly and unexpectedly

1. Michael's life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in a robbery gone wrong.
2. The serial killer was known for assassinating his victims without any apparent motive.

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