electrocution

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

/ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

Related words

Synonyms

burning shock electrocide electrocutioner electroshock electric shock electrothanasia shocking return shock electric chair electrotorture current shock sudden death self-death selficide electrostunning

Associated

topsy electrocuted sparky lethal thunderbolt injection penitentiary drowning inmate execution downed insulation

Rhymes

retribution absolution resolution restitution diminution destitution execution solution contribution evolution

References