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assassinations
1
the deliberate killing of a famous or important person, often for political or ideological reasons
- The assassination of the president caused widespread shock and mourning across the nation.
- He was convicted for his role in the assassination of the influential civil rights leader.
- The plot to carry out the assassination was uncovered by intelligence agencies just in time.
- The assassination of the archduke was a key event that triggered the start of the war.
- The historical film depicted the assassination of the prime minister and its aftermath.
2
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
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