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electrocute

DEFINITIONS OF: electrocute

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v kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair

“The serial killer was electrocuted
Synonyms:
fry
Type of:
kill
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

v kill by electric shock

“She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted
Type of:
kill
cause the death of, without intention
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