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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.
The faulty equipment in the factory could have electrocuted anyone who tried to use it.
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.
The condemned criminal faced the electric chair and was electrocuted for the heinous crime.
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