assassinated

[uh-sas-uh-nayt-id]

adjective

1. murdered for political reasons.

Example Sentences

He was assassinated in 1934, ostensibly by an expelled party member with a grudge.

From Salon

In June, he ordered the Navy to rename one its ships, which bore the name of an assassinated gay rights activist and Navy veteran, Harvey Milk.

From Salon

Some speculated Comedy Central postponed the episode out of caution after conservative pundit Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10.

From Salon

When Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were assassinated in their home in June, the media widely reported it as an attack on progressive politicians.

From Salon

Comedy Central, which is owned by Paramount, announced it will not air reruns of the second episode of the latest season after Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 in Utah.

From Los Angeles Times