assassins Definition
people who murder someone, especially for political or religious reasons.
Using assassins: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assassins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The assassins were hired to kill the president.
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The terrorist group is known for training assassins.
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The assassination of the prime minister led to widespread unrest in the country.
assassins Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for assassins
- killers
- murderers
- hitmen
- executioners
Phrases with assassins
assassin's creed
a code of conduct or set of beliefs that guides the behavior of assassins
Example
The video game series 'Assassin's Creed' follows the story of a group of assassins and their creed.
the killing of a political figure, usually for ideological or political reasons
Example
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was a tragic event in American history.
an unsuccessful effort to kill a person, usually a political figure
Example
There have been several assassination attempts on the president's life.
Origins of assassins
from Arabic 'hashshashin', meaning 'users of hashish'
Summary: assassins in Brief
'Assassins' [əˈsæsɪnz] are people who murder someone, often for political or religious reasons. The term can refer to individuals or groups, such as 'The terrorist group is known for training assassins.' Phrases like 'assassin's creed' and 'political assassination' use 'assassin' to denote a code of conduct or a killing motivated by ideology or politics. 'Assassination attempt' refers to an unsuccessful effort to kill a person, usually a political figure.
