How Do You Spell ASSASSINATE?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈasɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "assassinate" is spelled with three sets of doubled letters, making it one of the most difficult words to spell correctly. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /əˈsæsɪneɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a neutral schwa sound followed by an "s" sound. The second syllable features the short "a" sound and is followed by a double "s." The final syllable contains a long "i" sound followed by the silent "e." Overall, "assassinate" presents a challenge for spellers due to its complex, doubled letter structure.

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ASSASSINATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Assassinate is a verb that refers to the act of intentionally killing someone, especially a prominent or important person, often with political or ideological motives. It involves planning and executing a secret or surprise attack on the target in order to eliminate, or at the very least incapacitate, them permanently.

    The term typically implies a premeditated and deliberate act of murder, usually carried out by a hired professional killer or an individual acting on their own accord. It often involves the use of stealth, secrecy, and precision to accomplish the task and avoid detection. Assassinations can range from high-profile figures such as political leaders, celebrities, or public figures, to more discreet targets within organized crime or intelligence agencies.

    The motivations behind assassinations can vary widely and may include political, religious, or social reasons. These acts are usually intended to send a strong message, destabilize power structures, create fear, or further the agenda of a certain group or cause.

    It is important to note that assassinations are generally considered unlawful and universally condemned. Many countries have strict legal frameworks in place to prevent, investigate, and punish individuals involved in these acts. International law also prohibits assassinations as they violate the principles of human rights and the inviolability of human life.

  2. To kill, or to attempt to kill, by surprise; to murder by a secret attack.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ASSASSINATE

The word "assassinate" is derived from the Latin word "assassinare". This Latin term is believed to have originated from the Arabic "hashshashin", which means "hashish user". The word was used to refer to a secretive group of Nizari Ismailis, a Shia Muslim sect, during the Middle Ages. The Assassins were known for their political killings and assassinations carried out in the Islamic world. The Arabic term was further adopted and introduced into European languages during the Crusades, leading to the development of the word "assassinate" in English.

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Conjugate verb Assassinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have assassinated
you would have assassinated
he/she/it would have assassinated
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they would have assassinated
I would have assassinate
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they would have assassinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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we would have been assassinating
they would have been assassinating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would assassinate
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you assassinate
we let´s assassinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to assassinate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was assassinating
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they were assassinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

assassinated

PAST PERFECT

I had assassinated
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they had assassinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been assassinating
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we had been assassinating
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PRESENT

I assassinate
you assassinate
he/she/it assassinates
we assassinate
they assassinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am assassinating
you are assassinating
he/she/it is assassinating
we are assassinating
they are assassinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

assassinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have assassinated
you have assassinated
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we have assassinated
they have assassinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been assassinating
you have been assassinating
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it assassinate

SIMPLE PAST

I assassinated
you assassinated
he/she/it assassinated
we assassinated
they assassinated

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