electrocution

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
2. (countable, uncountable) Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
3. (countable, informal, proscribed, uncountable) A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

Sinonieme

burning

electric shock

electrothanasia

Vertalings

électrocution

electrocución

ηλεκτροπληξία

electrocució

elettroesecuzione

elektrocutie

eletrocução

elettrocuzione

Hinrichtung

electrocussão

Elektrokution

fulminazione

quema

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القتل بالصدمة الكهربائية

elektrikle idam

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/

Etimologie (Engels)

Blend of electro- + execution. By surface analysis, electrocute + -ion.