The word "murderers" is spelled with two r's in the middle, despite being pronounced with only one. This is because the second r is a remnant of an older spelling convention. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈmɜrdərərz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, the second with a schwa, and the final syllable has a long "u" sound. The r's in the middle of the word are also pronounced with a schwa sound, not a clear "r" sound.
Murderers, noun (pl.); the singular form is murderer.
1. Individuals who commit the act of murder, intentionally causing the death of another person.
2. People who unlawfully kill another person with premeditation, ill intent, or malice aforethought, often resulting in criminal charges and legal consequences.
3. Persons who engage in the deliberate and intentional act of taking someone else's life through violent means.
4. Individuals who bear responsibility for the unlawful act of killing another human being with the intent to end their life.
5. Those who engage in homicide, the act of unlawfully causing the death of a human being, often driven by motives such as revenge, greed, hatred, or mental instability.
6. Criminals who commit murder, violating societal norms and moral principles and challenging the social fabric by causing irreversible harm to another individual.
7. Individuals who are found guilty, convicted, or accused of the unlawful act of intentionally causing the death of another person, either through direct actions or by indirect means such as ordering or hiring someone else to commit the act.
8. People who deprive others of their right to life through illegal acts, often resulting in the severe emotional trauma and grief experienced by the victims' families and loved ones.
9. Those who have committed the gravest of crimes by intentionally ending the life of another, leading to the loss of a human life and potential.
Note: The definitions provided are based on general usage and understanding. Legal definitions and specific terminology may vary between jurisdictions.
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The word "murderers" traces back to the Middle English term "murthre", which was derived from the Old English word "morþor". This Old English word originated from the Proto-Germanic term "*murþrą" meaning "murder". Furthermore, the Proto-Germanic word can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "*mer-", signifying "to die". Overall, the etymology of "murderers" relates to the act of taking someone's life unlawfully or intentionally causing their death.