(murder; especially of socially prominent persons; "Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel")
(destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation; "He assassinated his enemy's character")
(murdered by surprise attack for political reasons; "the 20th century has seen too many assassinated leaders")
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