Assassin
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a murderer, especially one who kills a prominent political figure, who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
Framework senses
- §1
- a murderer, especially one who kills a prominent political figure, who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
- §2
- a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders