Assassin (Noun)
Meaning 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; "his assassins were hunted down like animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Crusaders were wary of the assassin who had infiltrated their camp, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
- In the 12th century, the assassin was a feared figure, known for their stealth and ruthless tactics against Christian invaders.
- The leader of the Crusade ordered his men to be on high alert for any sign of an assassin, who might be lurking in the shadows.
- According to legend, the assassin was trained from a young age in the art of deception and murder, and was willing to die for their cause.
- The Crusaders were shocked and terrified when they discovered that one of their own had been killed by an assassin, who had been hiding in plain sight.