assassin
US /əˈsæs.ən/
UK /əˈsæs.ən/
1.
assassino, matador
a murderer of an important person, typically a political or prominent figure, for political or religious reasons.
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The police are searching for the assassin of the president.
A polícia está procurando o assassino do presidente.
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He was hired as a professional assassin.
Ele foi contratado como um assassino profissional.