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assassin
noun(as-sas-sin)
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
Synonyms: assassinator, bravo,
Examples:
His assassins were hunted down like animals.
Assassinators of kings and emperors.
assassin
noun(as-sas-sin)
a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

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