assassin
Translation
assassin
Examples
The assassin was hired to eliminate the political leader.
The assassin was hired to eliminate the political leader.
Grammar Patterns
((an assassin)) a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons The assassin was hired to eliminate the political leader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hitman, killer, murderer
Etymology
From Arabic 'hashishin' (hashish-users), a name for a sect known for political murders.
Memory Tips
Think of the video game 'Assassin's Creed'. The double 's' twice can help with spelling.