Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A targeted violent attack intended to kill a publicly known person, whether successful or unsuccessful.
Natural examples
Die Ministerin überlebte das Attentat.
The minister survived the assassination attempt.
Im Film verhindert ein Wachmann das Attentat.
In the film, a guard prevents the assassination attempt.
Wer untersuchte das Attentat auf den Bürgermeister?
Who investigated the assassination attempt against the mayor?
Usage note
An Attentat auf jemanden can fail; the word does not imply death. A common combination is ein Attentat verüben.
Mini-lesson: Attentat
A targeted violent attack intended to kill a publicly known person, whether successful or unsuccessful. An Attentat auf jemanden can fail; the word does not imply death. A common combination is ein Attentat verüben.
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