Learn why "Assassinate" is correct and "Assasinate" is a common misspelling.
Incorrect spelling - "Assasinate is incorrect; missing an 's'."
"Assasinate" is a common misspelling of "Assassinate". Always use "Assassinate" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Assassinate means to murder a prominent person deliberately."
"Assassinate": "Assassinate means to murder a prominent person deliberately."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" They planned to assassinate the king.
"Correct:" The spy tried to assassinate the politician.
"Correct:" He attempted to assassinate the leader.
"Correct:" History records many assassinations.
"Incorrect:" They planned to assasinate the king.
"Incorrect:" The spy tried to assasinate the politician.
"Incorrect:" He attempted to assasinate the leader.
"Incorrect:" History records many assasinations.
A: Assassinate.
A: To murder deliberately.
A: Missing one 's'; incorrect spelling.
"Assassinate" is correct; "Assasinate" is always wrong. Always double the 's'.