euthanize

verb

eu·​tha·​nize ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz How to pronounce euthanize (audio)
variants or less commonly euthanatize
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing

transitive verb

: to subject to euthanasia

Examples of euthanize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zookeepers said on March 14 that Angela Kate had to be euthanized after suffering a fall. Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024 Critics say the program also promotes animal cruelty by allowing farmers to euthanize their flocks by shutting down a barn’s ventilation system and pumping in hot air, a method that can take hours. Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 The attacking dog was an Olde English bulldog, WBMA reported; it was promptly euthanized, police said. Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 This was when the decision was made to humanely euthanize her. Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Colorado Parks and Wildlife captured and euthanized a mountain lion in Silverthorne believed to be involved in two incidents involving goats and a dog, according to a news release. The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024 Jeremy later surrendered the dogs to the city, and they were euthanized, per KSL. Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 According to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, the mountain lion was euthanized near the scene within a few hours. Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024 However, even no-kill shelters may euthanize aggressive dogs that cannot safely be adopted. Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Greek euthanatos

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of euthanize was in 1873

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Cite this Entry

“Euthanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euthanize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

euthanize

transitive verb
eu·​tha·​nize
ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz
variants also euthanatize
yu̇-ˈthan-ə-ˌtīz
euthanized also euthanatized; euthanizing also euthanatizing
: to subject to euthanasia
the dog was euthanized at the owner's request

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