would-be assassin

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Describes someone who intended to be an assassin, often used when the plot is foiled before the attempt.

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Examples (20)

  • Security forces overpowered the would-be assassin before he could reach the president.
  • Police apprehended the would-be assassin before he could reach his target.
  • The police have arrested a would-be assassin who was planning an attack on the visiting diplomat.
  • The president's security detail quickly neutralized the would-be assassin during the public appearance.
  • The diary of the would-be assassin revealed a deeply troubled mind.
  • A lone would-be assassin was arrested near the embassy gates, carrying a suspicious package.
  • The would-be assassin was sentenced to life in prison for his failed attempt.
  • Reports indicated that the would-be assassin had been planning the attack for several months.
  • A group of would-be assassins was apprehended at the border, foiling their plot.
  • Fortunately, the would-be assassin's weapon jammed at the critical moment, preventing a tragedy.
  • During the interrogation, the would-be assassin refused to name his accomplices.
  • The trial of the would-be assassin captivated the nation with its dramatic revelations.
  • The capture of the would-be assassin was broadcast live on all major news channels.
  • Investigators are still searching for the motive behind the would-be assassin's desperate actions.
  • Thanks to an anonymous tip, the would-be assassin's plot was uncovered just in time.
  • Despite the failed attempt, the would-be assassin was charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
  • He was identified from CCTV footage as the would-be assassin.
  • Security measures were significantly tightened after the threat posed by the would-be assassin.
  • The secret service had been tracking the would-be assassin for weeks before making the arrest.
  • The quick thinking of a brave bystander ultimately foiled the would-be assassin's elaborate plot.