electrocuted
- past participle of electrocute.
- past tense form of electrocute.
Example Sentences
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“A lot of people are like, ‘I’m going to get electrocuted?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The father of a runner who died when he was electrocuted by a faulty power cable has said not enough is being done to prevent future fatalities.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
The week before, his mate was electrocuted on nearby power lines operated by PG&E.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
Pilcher was working last June when one of these recent recruits was electrocuted while working on high-voltage overhead lights, from a scissor lift, without gloves or other required safety equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
“Who will take care of it? Who will water it and clean up the needles, and make sure Ford doesn’t get electrocuted? Me, that’s who!”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
