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Synonyms for electro cute


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ih-lek-truh-kyoot
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɛk trəˌkyut

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Définition of electro cute

Origin :
  • "execute by electricity," 1889, American English, from electro- + back half of execute. The method first was used Aug. 6, 1890, in New York state, on William Kemmler, convicted of the murder of his common-law wife. Sense involving accidental death is first recorded 1909. Electric chair is also first recorded 1889, which is when the first one was introduced in New York state as a humane alternative to hanging. Related: Electrocuted; electrocuting.
  • As in kill : verb deprive of existence; destroy
  • As in murder : verb kill
  • As in electrocute : verb execute
  • As in execute : verb kill

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