electrocuting

Verb

Present participle of electrocute. Refers to the act of killing or severely injuring by electric shock.

ریشه

From 'electro-' + '-cute', as in 'execute'. First used in the 1880s.

مثال

• He is electrocuting himself by touching the live wire.
• The faulty toaster is electrocuting anyone who touches it while it's plugged in.
• The executioner is electrocuting the criminal.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Electrocuting oneself Accidentally electrocuting Electrocuting to death