assassins

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
  2. noun a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

Synonyms

assassin, assassinator, bravo

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