Synonyms for

Electrocuted

Verb / ˌɪˈlektrʌˌkju:tɪd / Another word for electrocuted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To kill or injure someone by electric shock.

Synonyms & similar words

electrocute fry shocked zapped electrified fried juiced killed charged hit jolted smoked burned buzzed fused melted scorched singled tripped wired zorched

Example sentences

  1. The bird was electrocuted when it landed on the power line.
  2. The electrician was careful not to get electrocuted while fixing the wires.
  3. The man was electrocuted when he tried to repair the faulty electrical socket.
  4. The cat was lucky to survive being electrocuted by chewing on the power cord.
  5. The singer was electrocuted when she touched the microphone while standing in a puddle of water.

Quotes

  • I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be electrocuted by the toaster.
  • I'm more afraid of getting electrocuted than dying of cancer.
  • Electricity is really just organized lightning, so getting electrocuted is like getting struck by a tiny lightning bolt.

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