What does electrocute mean?
Electrocute means (transitive) To kill by electric shock..
Electrocute
/ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To kill by electric shock..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To kill by electric shock.
- (transitive) To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
- (transitive, proscribed, informal) To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.
Example Sentences
Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.
The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes.
Synonyms for electrocute
Antonyms for electrocute
Related Words
Word Forms
- electrocutes
- electrocuting
- electrocuted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for electrocute?
Common synonyms include fry, electrify, shock, tase.
What is the opposite of electrocute?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use electrocute in a sentence?
Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.
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