assassinate

US /əˈsæs.ə.neɪt/
UK /əˈsæs.ə.neɪt/
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1.

암살하다, 살해하다

to murder (an important person) for political or religious reasons

:
The plot to assassinate the president was uncovered.
대통령을 암살하려는 음모가 발각되었다.
Many historical figures were assassinated due to their political views.
많은 역사적 인물들이 정치적 견해 때문에 암살당했다.
2.

망치다, 훼손하다

to damage or destroy something suddenly and severely

:
The bad review completely assassinated his reputation.
나쁜 평가는 그의 명성을 완전히 망쳤다.
His careless remarks could assassinate his career.
그의 부주의한 발언은 그의 경력을 망칠 수 있다.