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Plural
assassins
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someone who murders an important person for money or religious or political reasons
- The assassin carefully planned the murder of the political leader.
- The king's assassin was caught and sentenced to life in prison.
- The police launched a manhunt to apprehend the elusive assassin.
- An assassin disguised as a journalist infiltrated the conference to carry out the attack.
- The FBI launched a manhunt to capture the notorious assassin responsible for several high-profile killings.
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a member of a secret Muslim order founded in the 12th century, known for targeting and killing Christian Crusaders
- Historical texts describe the assassins' covert operations.
- The assassins struck fear into their enemies during the Crusades.
- He studied the tactics of the medieval assassins.
- Assassins often used stealth and surprise to carry out their missions.
- The fortress was infiltrated by assassins in the night.