Associations to the word «Electrocution»

Wiktionary

ELECTROCUTION, noun. The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
ELECTROCUTION, noun. Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
ELECTROCUTION, noun. (informal) (deprecated) A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

Dictionary definition

ELECTROCUTION, noun. Execution by electricity.
ELECTROCUTION, noun. Killing by electric shock.

Wise words

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