Word
epstein
Phoneticsep·stein
/ˈɛpˌstaɪn/
Definitions
01to kill and frame as suicide
v. to kill someone and then make it look like they committed suicide so they cannot tell secrets.
v. To murder an individual and stage the scene to resemble a suicide, specifically to silence a witness or co-conspirator.
“Some people joked online that the witness might get epsteined before the trial started.”
“The conspiracy theorist argued that the whistleblower didn't take his own life but was instead epsteined by those he was about to expose.”
Slang · Informal
Usage
Often used in the passive voice.
Teaching tip
This is a highly controversial and informal term based on conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Jeffrey Epstein; use with caution as it may be seen as insensitive or unprofessional.
Synonyms
02related to Jeffrey Epstein
adj. related to the crimes or the social circle of Jeffrey Epstein.
adj. Associated with the criminal activities, social network, or lack of legal accountability surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
“The journalist spent years investigating the Epstein list of famous names.”
“The documentary explored the Epstein connections that reached into the highest levels of international politics and finance.”
Informal
Usage
Usually used as a modifier before a noun.
Teaching tip
In this sense, the word is almost always capitalized as it refers directly to the proper name.
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