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electrocute

Syllabification: (e·lec·tro·cute)
Pronunciation: /iˈlektrəˌkyo͞ot/
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Definition of electrocute

verb

[with object]
  • injure or kill someone by electric shock:a man was electrocuted when he switched on the Christmas tree lights
  • execute (a convicted criminal) by means of the electric chair.

Derivatives

electrocution

Pronunciation: /iˌlektrəˈkyo͞oSHən/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from electro-, on the pattern of execute

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