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assassin Synonyms

Another word for assassin

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who murders an important or prominent person, especially for political, ideological, or financial reasons.

Usage Example

"Historians have long studied the motives of the hitman whose actions triggered the diplomatic crisis of 1914."

Strongest
hitman
Strong
murderer
killer
slayer
cutthroat
Weak
gunman
triggerman
liquidator

Opposites of assassin

The opposite of assassin shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bodyguard
protector
See all opposites of assassin

• Nearby Words

assail
assailant
assam
assassin
assassinate
assassination
assassinator

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Assassin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/assassin
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