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ASSASSIN Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word assassin. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word assassin. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ASSASSIN

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executioner
nounn
noun

• an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

hitman
nounn
noun

• a professional killer who uses a gun

killer
nounn
noun

• someone who causes the death of a person or animal

• the causal agent resulting in death

• a difficulty that is hard to deal with

• predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

murderer
nounn
noun

• a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

assassinator
nounn
noun

• a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

bravo
nounn
noun

• a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

• a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance

verb

• applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'

Best Hypernyms For ASSASSIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for assassin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
liquidator manslayer moslem murderer muslim

Alternatives for EXECUTIONER

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