Assassination (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An attack intended to ruin someone's reputation.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Blackwash
• Character Assassination

Hypernyms

• Calumniation
• Obloquy
• Traducement
• Defamation
• Hatchet Job

Related Words

• Assassinate (verb)

Meaning ²

Murder of a public figure by surprise attack.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Execution
• Slaying

Related Words

• Assassinate (verb)