Electrocute Definition & Meaning
electrocute
- verb
- 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"
Words that rhyme with electrocute
Usage tips for "electrocute"
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