assassination

Meanings

• noun

  The act of killing a person, especially a public figure, usually for hire or political reasons.

  - "The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 is considered the spark that ignited World War I."
  - "The assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981 was carried out by John Hinckley Jr."

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Rhymes

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assassin , massage , passion , obsession

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Variants

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assassination , assassinations , character assassination , character assassinations

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Etymology

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From Old French 'assassiner', meaning 'to murder', from 'asse' meaning 'to sit down' and 'gisir' meaning 'hired killer'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded political assassination is believed to have occurred around 4000 BC, when the Sumerian King Eannatum was killed.

2. The deadliest day for US presidents is March 4th, which was the inauguration day until 1933. Seven presidents have been assassinated on this day.

3. The word 'assassin' is also used figuratively to describe a skilled and ruthless person, such as a business executive or a mafia boss.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assassin's Creed: A popular video game series that revolves around the concept of assassinations and the struggle between the Assassins and the Templars.

2. Political assassination: The act of killing a political figure for ideological or political reasons.

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Culture

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Assassination has been a significant event throughout history, shaping the course of nations and inspiring works of literature, art, and music. The assassination of political leaders has often been a catalyst for change, leading to revolutions and the rise of new leaders.

How to Memorize "assassination"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of killing a person in a quiet, calculated manner, possibly in a dark alley or a crowded public place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a hired killer, wearing a mask or disguise, striking from the shadows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'ASSASSIN' - A Secretly Silent Shadowy Individual Nearing.

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