Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attentat
noun
/əˈtɛn.tæt/
Definition
A violent act, especially one that is intended to cause harm to a person, particularly a political figure.
Examples
- The attentat on the leader shocked the nation.
- Historically, an attentat has often been used as a political statement.
- Security measures increased significantly after the attentat.
Meaning
The term typically refers to an assassination attempt or a similar act of aggression.
Synonyms
- assassination
- attack
- attempted murder
