Erstwhile assassin Synonyms

Definitions for Erstwhile


  • (adjective) having been such at some previous time
  • (adverb) at an earlier or previous time
  • (adjective) belonging to some prior time

Definitions for Assassin


  • (noun) a person who kills another person
  • (noun) a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
  • (noun) a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed