assassinating

/AH0 S AE1 S AH0 N EY0 T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.

  2. 2

    To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

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