Assassinated: meaning, definitions and examples

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assassinated

 

[ əˈsæs.əˌneɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Assassinated refers to the act of deliberately killing someone, often for political reasons. It typically involves a planned attack on a prominent figure, such as a leader or public official. Assassinations are often carried out covertly and can result in significant societal impact. The term connotes a serious breach of moral and ethical conduct in society.

Synonyms

executed, killed, murdered

Examples of usage

  • The political leader was assassinated to prevent him from enacting controversial reforms.
  • She was assassinated by an unknown entity, causing widespread outrage.
  • The ruler was assassinated, leading to a power vacuum in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "assassinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assassinado

🇮🇳 हत्या किया गया

🇩🇪 ermordet

🇮🇩 dibunuh

🇺🇦 вбитий

🇵🇱 zamordowany

🇯🇵 暗殺された

🇫🇷 assassiné

🇪🇸 asesinado

🇹🇷 suikasta uğramış

🇰🇷 암살당한

🇸🇦 تم اغتياله

🇨🇿 zavražděn

🇸🇰 zavraždený

🇨🇳 被暗杀的

🇸🇮 umorjen

🇮🇸 morðaður

🇰🇿 қастандық жасалған

🇬🇪 მკვლელობით მოკლული

🇦🇿 qətlə yetirilmiş

🇲🇽 asesinado

Etymology

The word 'assassinated' derives from the term 'assassin,' which can be traced back to the medieval Islamic sect known as the Hashshashin, who were reputed to carry out political murders. The term 'assassin' was first noted in writings around the time of the Crusades in the early 13th century. The origins link to the Arabic word 'hashish,' referencing the intoxicants that were thought to be used by the sect to incite fervor in their followers. The act of assassination has since evolved to describe intentional killings executed often for political or ideological purposes. Over time, the term has been adopted in various languages and contexts, reflecting the continued relevance and prevalence of targeted killings throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,877, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.