assassinated

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: as-sas-si-nat-ed (5)
English Definition

Murdered by sudden or secret attack, often for political reasons.

Example Sentence

The president was assassinated by a gunman.

US IPA /əˈsæsɪneɪtɪd/
UK IPA /əˈsæsɪneɪtɪd/

Synonyms

murdered killed executed slain

Antonyms

saved protected rescued