euthanise

Other spellings

• (US) euthanize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/

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Verb

Plain form euthanise

Third-person singular euthanises

Past tense euthanised

Past participle euthanised

Present participle euthanising

1. (transitive) If you euthanise an animal, you put it to death humanely.

   The vet suggested to euthanise John's beloved dog to reduce its sufferings.