Tom died from electrocution.
Source: tatoeba (4497281)
Electrocution
/ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/
Synonyms for "electrocution" (43 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(2 words)
burningdeath by electric shock
Strong matches (13)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (21)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ax, beheading, burning, burning, capital punishment.
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Synonym selection checklist
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When not to replace "electrocution"
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Replacement workflow
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Related word relations
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More general
9 entriesMore specific
3 entrieselectric chair executionfatal electrocutionnonfatal electrocution
Collocations
6 entrieselectrocution hazardelectrocution injuryelectrocution riskfatal electrocutionnonfatal electrocutionoccupational electrocution
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Tom is one of a few who have survived electrocution.
Source: tatoeba (8989167)
A correspondent of The American has taken exception to the use, in a recent paragraph in this column, of the word “electrocution.” The writer of the paragraph referred to is conscious that the word, like other etymological hybrids, lacks euphony and consistency; but during the formative period succeeding the introduction of a new idea not yet provided with a verbal exponent, the safest course is to follow general popular usage. The idea must be expressed, and the choice lies between a cumbrous word and a cumbrous sentence, the former of which seems the lesser evil. “Electrocution” has been widely used, even by scientific men, while the only plausible alternative thus far suggested—“electrothany”—though possessing the merit of unmixed ancestry, is inadequate in that it carries no penal signification.
Source: wiktionary
Electrothanasia is the new word which is proposed as a substitute for the bungling word “electrocution,” which does not express what it is used for, while the word suggested in place of it, though of Greek origin, expresses exactly what we mean when death is produced by electric action. At the same time it is a very ancient word for modern people to use, and it is an open question whether it will be generally acceptable, should execution by electricity be commonly adopted.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "electrocution"?
Closest matches include ax, beheading, burning, burning, capital punishment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "electrocution"?
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