Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
euthanize
verb
/ˈjuːθənaɪz/
Definition
To put to death painlessly, especially to relieve suffering from an incurable illness.
Examples
- The veterinarian decided to euthanize the dog after it was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
- In some countries, laws allow physicians to euthanize patients with unbearable pain.
Meaning
The act of ending the life of an animal or a person in a way that is intended to minimize pain and suffering.
Synonyms
- terminate
- dispatch
- relieve (from suffering)
- end
- terminate life
