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electrocute

verb
/ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/

Etymology

Blend of electro- + execute, after electrocution.

  1. derived from exsecutus
  2. derived from executer
  3. compounded as electrocute — “electro- + execute”

Definitions

  1. To kill by electric shock.

    • Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.

  2. To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.

    • The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes.

  3. To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.

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Derived

electrocuter

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA