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electrocute

[ ih-lek-truh-kyoot ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trəˌkyut /
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verb (used with object), e·lec·tro·cut·ed, e·lec·tro·cut·ing.
to kill by electricity.
to execute (a criminal) by electricity, as in an electric chair.
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Origin of electrocute

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; electro- + (exe)cute

OTHER WORDS FROM electrocute

e·lec·tro·cu·tion, noun
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Words related to electrocute

fry, put to death

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British Dictionary definitions for electrocute

electrocute
/ (ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt) /
verb (tr)
to kill as a result of an electric shock
US to execute in the electric chair

Derived forms of electrocute

electrocution, noun

Word Origin for electrocute

C19: from electro- + (exe)cute
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