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Assassinate

ASSAS'SINATE, v.t. 1. To kill or attempt to kill, by surprise or secret assault; to murder by sudden violence. Assassin as a verb is not now used. 2. To way lay; to take by treachery. ASSAS'SINATE, n. A murder...

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ASSAS'SINATE, v.t.

1. To kill or attempt to kill, by surprise or secret assault; to murder by sudden violence. Assassin as a verb is not now used.

2. To way lay; to take by treachery.

ASSAS'SINATE, n. A murder or murderer. [not used.]

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