EUTHANIZED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

euthanized

verb

variants also euthanatized

past tense of euthanize

as in assassinated

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One of the most famous examples comes from Archbishop Óscar Romero, who was assassinated in 1980 and declared a saint by Pope Francis in 2018.

— Gina Perez, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
The 48-year-old daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of corruption, bribery, misappropriating millions in government funds and threatening to have the current president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, assassinated.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Definition of assassinated

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That means his desire to step up into duels and defend on the front foot will need to be executed carefully, to avoid exposing the space behind a high line that was breached too often on the counter-attack last season.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 July 2026
From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of executed

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Per the title, Aang is the last surviving airbender after his pacifist brethren were slaughtered by a belligerent, expansionist Fire Nation.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026
Deputies unlawfully confiscated Cedar, who was then slaughtered before his family ever had the chance to challenge the seizure in court.

— Vanessa Shakib, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Definition of slaughtered

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Meena said his contract was terminated prematurely, a dispute highlighting internal discord.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
In his initial letter to Kennedy, Ossoff requested the secretary clarify if FoodNet has restored tracking of cyclospora cayetanensis, why tracking was terminated, and provide an update on investigations seeking the source and scope of the outbreak.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

Definition of terminated

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After several years of working and living abroad as digital nomads, most recently in Portugal, the couple was looking for a place to put down roots while continuing their global work.

— Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026
Phoenix put down a stake in the pecking order of the second division of MLP with a dominant 3-1 win over Florida.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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