Euthanize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjuː.θənˌaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Euthanize is a verb meaning (transitive) To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).
Meaning
(transitive) To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).
Example Sentences
John decided to euthanize his dying dog.
A terminally ill minor has become the first child to be euthanized in Belgium since age restrictions were lifted in the country two years ago.
Word Forms
- euthanizes
- euthanizing
- euthanized
- euthanise
- euth
- euthanase
- euthanaze
Synonyms for euthanize
Depending on context, synonyms include euthanatize, euthanasiate, destroy, put down.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include euthanatize, euthanase, euthanise, euthanasiate, euth, euthanatise.
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