Synonyms for Electrocute & Similar Words

Definition of 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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