Definitions of John Wilkes Booth
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United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865)
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synonyms:
Booth
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example of:
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actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
a theatrical performer
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assassin, assassinator, bravo
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
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actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
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