electrocute

/ɪˈlɛktrəkjut/
/ɪˈlɛktrəkjut/
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Other forms: electrocuted; electrocuting; electrocutes

Definitions of electrocute
  1. verb
    kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair
    synonyms: fry
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    type of:
    kill
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  2. verb
    kill by electric shock
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    type of:
    kill
    cause the death of, without intention
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