Assassin vs. Hitman

Assassinnoun

(historical) A member of a Muslim group who employed assassination of key enemy figures as their tactic.

Assassinnoun

Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.

Assassinnoun

Any ruthless killer.

Assassinverb

(nonstandard) To assassinate.

Assassinnoun

One who kills, or attempts to kill, by surprise or secret assault; one who treacherously murders any one unprepared for defense.

Assassinverb

To assassinate.

Assassinnoun

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a treacherous surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed;

Assassinnoun

a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terroriszed and killed Christian Crusaders

Hitmannoun

A contract killer; especially one paid by mafia.

Hitmannoun

(soccer) goalscorer, someone who scores goals.

Hitmannoun

a professional killer who uses a gun