sicarius

Examples

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• The ancient Romans feared the sicarius who targeted political leaders in secret.

• The police arrested a sicarius who was wanted for several murders.

• Legends tell of a notorious sicarius who operated in the shadows of the city.

• He was known as a notorious sicarius in the criminal underworld.

• The police arrested a man they believe to be a sicarius responsible for several recent murders.

• In ancient Rome, a sicarius would carry out assassinations for political gain.

• The infamous sicarius was never caught, leaving a trail of victims in his wake.

Synonyms

K

killer

vssicarius

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∞ 1.9

A person or animal that makes another living thing die on purpose

refers specifically to deliberate human killing rather than any death agent

M

murderer

vssicarius

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946 3.4

A person who illegally kills another person on purpose

is a broader term for any deliberate killing including targeted attacks

A

assassin

vssicarius

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230 6.3

A person who secretly kills a leader for political or religious reasons

is used for deliberate killing regardless of motive or target

A

assassinator

vssicarius

1 8.3

A person who secretly kills an important person, often for money

is broader, applying to deliberate killing beyond hired or elite targets

L

liquidator

vssicarius

• Offensive

9.6

A person who kills others for political or criminal reasons

covers deliberate killing generally, not only systematic or political acts

Surface Forms

Etymology