Assassinated Definition & Meaning

assassinated
adjective
  1. murdered by surprise attack for political reasons; "the 20th century has seen too many assassinated leaders"

"Assassinated" in song lyrics

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  • "Originality was assassinated"
    Celph Titled f/ Apathy — Political Gangstas
  • "We are being oppressed and assassinated"
    Cilvaringz f/ Al Isra Group — Death to America (Premix)
  • "Malcolm X and Dr. King were both assassinated"
    Insight — Time Frame

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