Electrocution

//ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "electrocution" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

electrocutioner

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

capital punishment death penalty executing execution kill killing putting to death

Type Of (IsA)

execution killing

Related Terms

Related Terms

death electric chair electric shock execution suicide

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