Bible Dictionaries
Assassinate
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(v. t.) To assail with murderous intent; hence, by extended meaning, to maltreat exceedingly.
(2):
(n.) An assassin.
(3):
(v. t.) To kill by surprise or secret assault; to murder by treacherous violence.
(4):
(n.) An assassination, murder, or murderous assault.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Assassinate'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/a/assassinate.html. 1828.