electrocute Meaning & Definition
What Does Electrocute Mean?
Electrocute is used as a verb meaning To kill by electric shock. It is also used to mean To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
Word Facts for Electrocute
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fry |
| Verb forms | electrocutes, electrocuting, electrocuted |
Electrocute Definition (Verb)
- To kill by electric shock.
Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.
- To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes.
- To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.
Synonyms of Electrocute
Electrocute synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Electrocute
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Electrocute in a Sentence
Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.
The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes.
Word Forms & Grammar
electrocute (third-person singular simple present electrocutes, present participle electrocuting, simple past and past participle electrocuted)
Words That Rhyme With Electrocute
Origin of Electrocute
Blend of electro- + execute, after electrocution.
How to Pronounce Electrocute
The standard pronunciation of electrocute is //ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Electrocute: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is electrocute?
Electrocute is a verb.
What is another word for electrocute?
Words with a similar meaning to electrocute include fry. See the full list of electrocute synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of electrocute?
The past tense of electrocute is electrocuted. The present participle is electrocuting.