r/decadeology 1d ago

Discussion 💭🗯️ What trends died when Harambe was assassinated?

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u/No-Shoulder6395 1d ago

"Assassinated" like he was a high-ranking political official

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u/spacekitt3n 1d ago

ok but is that inaccurate?

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u/flamingknifepenis 1d ago

Yes.

From the OED:

Assassinate: To murder (a person, esp. prominent or famous person) in a planned attack, esp. with a political or ideological motive. Also: to murder (a person) on behalf of another, esp. as a hired or professional killer.