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electrocute
[ ih-lek-truh-kyoot ]
verb (used with object)
- to kill by electricity.
- to execute (a criminal) by electricity, as in an electric chair.
- to pass an electric current through; shock:
The toaster burned my toast and then electrocuted me when I tried to unplug it.
electrocute
/ ɪˈ±ôÉ›°ì³Ù°ùəˌ°ìÂá³Ü˳٠/
verb
- to kill as a result of an electric shock
- to execute in the electric chair
Derived Forms
- ±ðËŒ±ô±ð³¦³Ù°ù´Çˈ³¦³Ü³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±ð·±ô±ð³¦Â·³Ù°ù´Ç·³¦³Ü·³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô [ih-lek-tr, uh, -, kyoo, -sh, uh, n], noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of electrocute1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of electrocute1
Example Sentences
"The oppression units would bring dogs, sticks and stun guns, they would electrocute and beat us," he said.
“I walked into the facility healthy and feeling fine, and within 24 hours I became severely ill. I had severe burning in my face, tremors, twitching; I felt like I was being electrocuted.â€
A man was electrocuted Sunday as he was apparently trespassing on hospital property in Reseda, according to officials.
He was electrocuted how many times, and shot how many times, and died how many times and all that.
A man installing Christmas lights in a tree in San Diego County was electrocuted and killed Thursday, according to authorities.
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