electrocute

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes
US /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ UK /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/
verb Freq #32911

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair

    A damaged cable can electrocute anyone who touches it.

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Synonyms
1 verb · kill by electrocution, as... fry
Word family
Forms electrocuted
Derived forms electrocuter
Related forms electrocution

Etymology

Blend of electro- + execute, after electrocution.

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