- present participle of electrocute.
Example Sentences
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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
Grace goes up to hug Frankie after hearing this, but accidentally spills her martini on the microphone in Frankie's hand, electrocuting them both.
From Salon • May 1, 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
“Silence for her is a force of nature, awe provoking, like lightning, capable of electrocuting us and of illuminating the night.”
From New York Times • Feb. 28, 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
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