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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

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a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

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bravo
plural
Assassins
possessive
Assassin's
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Assassins'