Assassination Definition

assassination
noun
  1. an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
  2. murder of a public figure by surprise attack

"Assassination" in song lyrics

See how assassination is used in real songs:

  • "Picture terrorism, picture assassination"
    Apathy f/ Ill Bill — The Villain
  • "All they know is long money and assassination"
    Blackalicious f/ KWEEN and Lyrics Born — Give it to Ya
  • "And all you people out there procrastinatin to stop the assassination"
    Buddha Monk f/ Drunken Dragon, Ol' Dirty Bastard — Gots Like Come on Thru (Remix)

Usage tips for "assassination"

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