assassinate
1. [ verb ] destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
Examples:

"He assassinated his enemy's character"

Related terms: defame character_assassination
2. [ verb ] (criminal law) murder; especially of socially prominent persons
Examples:

"Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel"

Related terms: kill assassin
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