암살자, 자객, 청부살인
A person who murders an important person, such as a political or religious leader, usually for ideological reasons or hire.
예문:
"The security detail failed to stop the assassin targeting the president."
"Historically, many political conflicts were resolved through the actions of a skilled assassin."
"The police are searching for the unknown assassin who carried out the high-profile killing."
중상자, 명예훼손, 평판파괴
A person who maliciously destroys another person's reputation or character, often through slander or defamation (usually used in the phrase 'character assassin').
예문:
"During the campaign, his opponent acted as a character assassin, spreading baseless rumors."
"She refused to engage with the media, fearing they would turn into character assassins."
아사신파, 회교분파, 비밀암살단
(Historical, often capitalized) A member of the Nizari branch of Ismaili Muslims who operated as a secret militant group in Persia and Syria during the Crusades (11th–13th centuries).
예문:
"The etymology of the word 'assassin' traces back to the historical group known as the Hashishin or Assassins."
"The Assassins were feared throughout the Middle East for their calculated and sudden attacks on powerful figures."