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euthanize

/ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).

Examples :

"John decided to euthanize his dying dog."
medicine animal suffering action inhuman moral

Related Words

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decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

Illustration dog

dog noun

/dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/

A mammal, Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris, that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.

"The dog barked all night long."

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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carry noun

/ˈkæ.ɹi/

A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

"The child's carry of the heavy backpack was awkward; he held it by the straps, not the handles. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration john

john noun

/ˈdʒɒn/ /ˈdʒɑn/

A prostitute's client.

"John was a frequent client of the prostitute, known for his late-night visits. "

Illustration on

on verb

/ɒn/ /ɔn/

To switch on

"Can you on the light?"

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euthanasia noun

/juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/

The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.

"The veterinarian recommended euthanasia for the old dog, as his quality of life had significantly declined and he was in constant pain. "

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dying verb

/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/

To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.

"My grandfather is dying of cancer. "

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out noun

/æɔt/ /ʌʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /aʊt/

A means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.

"They wrote the law to give those organizations an out."

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animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."