euthanize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).

Pronunciation

/ˈjuː.θənˌaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-euthanize.wav

Word forms

euthanize euthanizes euthanizing euthanized euthanise euth euthanase euthanaze

Etymology

Back-formation from euthanasia; 1970s.

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