Bravo (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".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious bravo was known for his stealth and ruthlessness in taking out high-profile targets.
- After the king's assassination, the authorities launched a massive manhunt for the suspected bravo.
- Rumors swirled that the bravo was not only paid to kill the politician but also to make it look like an accident.
- Historians have long debated the role of the bravo in the overthrow of the government during the revolution.
- In Renaissance Italy, the bravo was a feared and reviled figure, often employed by powerful families to settle scores with their enemies.
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Meaning 2
A cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.