electrocution
About 0.13 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
- noun The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
The faulty wiring caused the unfortunate worker’s accidental electrocution.
- noun A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.
Similar words
burning shock electrocide electrocutioner electroshock electric shock electrothanasia shocking return shock electric chair
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