electrocute
verb (used with object)
to kill by electricity.
electrocuting
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present participleof electrocute.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He demonstrated this by electrocuting dead frog legs and watching them twitch.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2022
Flea has the physique of a 20-something gym bro and a face that belongs on a coin, and he still plays his bass like he’s electrocuting himself with his own greatness.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 12, 2022
Electricity has been suspended for hours or days to prevent exposed wires from coming into contact with water in the streets and electrocuting people.
From New York Times ● Jul. 24, 2022
Whereas a previous trailer for the movie featured jokes about electrocuting butts and how Mr. Mime is, well, a mime, the latest promotional video is 100% snark-free.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2019
“I rule that out. We are not electrocuting two million dollars worth of robots to locate Nestor 10. There are other ways.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
