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Electrocute Definition & Meaning

electrocute
verb
  1. kill by electric shock; "She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted"
  2. kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair; "The serial killer was electrocuted"

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Frequently asked questions

What does electrocute mean?
kill by electric shock; "She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted" kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair; "The serial killer was electrocuted"
What part of speech is electrocute?
Electrocute is a verb.
How many definitions does electrocute have?
Electrocute has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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