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assassinA person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsæsɪn/

Korean meaning: 정치적 또는 종교적 이유로 중요한 인물을 살해하는 사람, 암살자

Korean pronunciation: 어**새**신

Example Sentences

  • The video game character was a master assassin who could eliminate targets without being detected.
  • My cat is a silent assassin when it comes to catching mice in the basement.
  • The detective novel featured an assassin who used poisoned chocolates as his weapon of choice.

assassin

NOUN

//əˈsæsɪn//

A person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

assassin concept
💡 Concept

A person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈsæsɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈsæsɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootassassin

Origin

중세 시대 이슬람 비밀 결사단 'Hashshashin'에서 유래. 이들은 대마초(hashish)를 사용한 후 암살 임무를 수행했다고 전해진다.

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🎵Rhyme

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basin
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📝Examples

The video game character was a master assassin who could eliminate targets without being detected.

😄 Fun example

My cat is a silent assassin when it comes to catching mice in the basement.

😄 Fun example

The detective novel featured an assassin who used poisoned chocolates as his weapon of choice.

Historical records show that the assassin struck during the king's public appearance.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

killerhitmanmurdererliquidator

Antonyms

protectorguardianbodyguard

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