assassination

noun (an assassination, assassinations)

«assassination» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

An assassination is the murder of an important or famous person, such as a leader, usually for political reasons. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, some assassinations changed world events, for example one that helped start a great war in Europe. In news it is a serious word. Phrases: «assassination attempt», «assassination plot».

Examples

The assassination of the archduke helped start a great war. tree →
There was an assassination attempt on the president. tree →
The spy story is about an assassination plot. tree →
The country mourned after the assassination. tree →
Historians study why the assassination happened. tree →
Guards stopped the assassination just in time. tree →

Note

Spelling: a-ss-a-ss-ination. Verb: assassinate; person: assassin. Serious topic.

On Mova

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