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Tyrannicide

Definition:

Tyrannicide refers to the act of killing or overthrowing a tyrant or oppressive ruler.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The act of killing a tyrant or oppressive ruler.
2. A person who kills or attempts to kill a tyrant.

Related Adjective:

Tyrannicidal

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. Throughout history, tyrannicide has been seen as an act of liberation for oppressed societies.
2. Many people considered John Wilkes Booth a tyrannicide for assassinating President Abraham Lincoln.

Adjective:

1. The secret organization was formed with the sole purpose of planning a tyrannicidal act to free their country from the ruthless dictator.

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