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to electrocute
01
to kill or injure someone through electric shock
Transitive: to electrocute sb
Examples
The worker was electrocuted when he accidentally touched a live wire.
02
to execute a criminal by using electricity
Transitive: to electrocute a criminal
Examples
In the early 20th century, the electric chair was introduced as a means to electrocute prisoners.
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electrocution
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