electrocution
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
- (countable, uncountable) Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
- (countable, informal, proscribed, uncountable) A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.
Synonyms
Translations
électrocution
electrocución
ηλεκτροπληξία
electrocució
elettroesecuzione
elektrocutie
eletrocução
Hinrichtung
القتل بالصدمة الكهربائية
elektrikle idamFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/
Etymology
Blend of electro- + execution. By surface analysis, electrocute + -ion.
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