euthanize

Other spellings

• (UK) euthanise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form euthanize

Third-person singular euthanizes

Past tense euthanized

Past participle euthanized

Present participle euthanizing

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

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