electrocute

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ UK /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ See IPA manual

Freq #32911

Meanings

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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.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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