euthanized

American  

[yoo-thuh-nahyzd] / ˈyu θəˌnaɪzd /

especially British, euthanatized

especially British, euthanised

adjective

1. put to death painlessly, usually to end the suffering caused by an incurable condition.

   Neutering decreases an animal’s chances of getting certain cancers, reducing the number of euthanized pets each year.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of euthanize.

Etymology

Origin of euthanized

euthanize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Though another pack was recently euthanized, state wildlife officials say the population of the endangered predators is growing.

From Los Angeles Times

In response to a surge in cattle kills across the Sierra Valley, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife euthanized four gray wolves from the Beyem Seyo pack.

From Los Angeles Times

And he is focusing on charities that prevent dogs from being euthanized.

From The Wall Street Journal

About two-thirds of the California sea lions that the center responds to will die in transport or during care, or have to be euthanized after an admission exam.

From Los Angeles Times

No one wants to think about the millions of laboratory rodents and the thousands of macaques and other primates that will be euthanized because the government has reneged on their support.

From Salon