assassin

Definition

• n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
• n. a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

Word forms

Plural

assassins

Example sentences

1. n.

   The assassin was hired to eliminate the target without being detected.

2. n.

   In the movie, the assassin carried out the mission with incredible precision.