electrocute

UK
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt/
US
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjut/

Translations

electrocuteverb
electrocuted
Past Simple
electrocuted
Past Participle
electrocuting
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt/
US
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjut/
The faulty wiring in the house could potentially electrocute anyone who touches it.
Le câblage défectueux de la maison pourrait électrocuter toute personne qui le touche.
Additional translations
électrocuterAu sens juridique ancien : exécuter par chaise électrique.

Definitions

electrocuteverb
To injure or kill someone by electric shock.
The faulty wiring in the house could potentially electrocute anyone who touches it.
To execute a condemned person by means of an electric chair.
The state electrocuted the prisoner at dawn.