assassin — A 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/
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
A hooded assassin slips through palace shadows toward the sleeping king.
The ASSASSIN smiled as the king ATE the poisoned apple.
The dancer's performance fascinated the guards while the assassin slipped toward the king.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Historical records show that the assassin struck during the king's public appearance.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.