unassassinated
əˌneɪt verb (used with object), as·sas·si·nat·ed, as·sas·si·nat·ing.
1.
to kill suddenly or secretively, especially a politically prominent person; murder premeditatedly and treacherously.
2.
to destroy or harm treacherously and viciously: to assassinate a person's character.
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assassinate (əˈsæsɪˌneɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to murder (a person, esp a public or political figure), usually by a surprise attack |
| 2. | to ruin or harm (a person's reputation, etc) by slander |
| assassi'nation | |
| —n | |
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Unassassinated
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
assassinate
1610s, from pp. stem of M.L. assassinare (see assassin). Of reputations, characters, etc., from 1620s.
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