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I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word 'fair' in connection with income tax policies.
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Meaning of "electrocute" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ELECTROCUTE

From electro- + (exe)cute.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ELECTROCUTE

electrocute  [ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELECTROCUTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Electrocute is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb electrocute in English.

WHAT DOES ELECTROCUTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Electrocution

Electrocution is death caused by electric shock, either accidental or deliberate. The word is derived from "electro" and "execution", but it is also used for accidental death. The term "electrocution," coined about the time of the first use of the electric chair in 1890, originally referred only to electrical execution, and not to accidental or suicidal electrical deaths. However, since no English word was available for non-judicial deaths due to electric shock, the word "electrocution" eventually took over as a description of all circumstances of electrical death from the new commercial electricity. The first recorded accidental electrocution occurred in 1879 when a stage carpenter in Lyon, France touched a 250-volt wire.

Definition of electrocute in the English dictionary

The definition of electrocute in the dictionary is to kill as a result of an electric shock. Other definition of electrocute is to execute in the electric chair.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ELECTROCUTE

PRESENT

Present
I electrocute
you electrocute
he/she/it electrocutes
we electrocute
you electrocute
they electrocute
Present continuous
I am electrocuting
you are electrocuting
he/she/it is electrocuting
we are electrocuting
you are electrocuting
they are electrocuting
Present perfect
I have electrocuted
you have electrocuted
he/she/it has electrocuted
we have electrocuted
you have electrocuted
they have electrocuted
Present perfect continuous
I have been electrocuting
you have been electrocuting
he/she/it has been electrocuting
we have been electrocuting
you have been electrocuting
they have been electrocuting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I electrocuted
you electrocuted
he/she/it electrocuted
we electrocuted
you electrocuted
they electrocuted
Past continuous
I was electrocuting
you were electrocuting
he/she/it was electrocuting
we were electrocuting
you were electrocuting
they were electrocuting
Past perfect
I had electrocuted
you had electrocuted
he/she/it had electrocuted
we had electrocuted
you had electrocuted
they had electrocuted
Past perfect continuous
I had been electrocuting
you had been electrocuting
he/she/it had been electrocuting
we had been electrocuting
you had been electrocuting
they had been electrocuting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will electrocute
you will electrocute
he/she/it will electrocute
we will electrocute
you will electrocute
they will electrocute
Future continuous
I will be electrocuting
you will be electrocuting
he/she/it will be electrocuting
we will be electrocuting
you will be electrocuting
they will be electrocuting
Future perfect
I will have electrocuted
you will have electrocuted
he/she/it will have electrocuted
we will have electrocuted
you will have electrocuted
they will have electrocuted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been electrocuting
you will have been electrocuting
he/she/it will have been electrocuting
we will have been electrocuting
you will have been electrocuting
they will have been electrocuting
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would electrocute
you would electrocute
he/she/it would electrocute
we would electrocute
you would electrocute
they would electrocute
Conditional continuous
I would be electrocuting
you would be electrocuting
he/she/it would be electrocuting
we would be electrocuting
you would be electrocuting
they would be electrocuting
Conditional perfect
I would have electrocute
you would have electrocute
he/she/it would have electrocute
we would have electrocute
you would have electrocute
they would have electrocute
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been electrocuting
you would have been electrocuting
he/she/it would have been electrocuting
we would have been electrocuting
you would have been electrocuting
they would have been electrocuting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you electrocute
we let´s electrocute
you electrocute
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to electrocute
Past participle
electrocuted
Present Participle
electrocuting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ELECTROCUTE


acute
əˈkjuːt
circumlocute
ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːt
constitute
ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːt
contribute
kənˈtrɪbjuːt
cute
kjuːt
dispute
dɪˈspjuːt
distribute
dɪˈstrɪbjuːt
elocute
ˈɛləˌkjuːt
execute
ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt
hyperacute
ˌhaɪpərəˈkjuːt
institute
ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt
peracute
ˌpɜːrəˈkjuːt
persecute
ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːt
prosecute
ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt
reexecute
riːˈeksɪˌkjuːt
scute
skjuːt
subacute
ˌsʌbəˈkjuːt
superacute
ˌsuːpərəˈkjuːt
supercute
ˌsuːpərˈkjuːt
tribute
ˈtrɪbjuːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELECTROCUTE

electrocardiographic
electrocardiographically
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electrochemical series
electrochemically
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electrochromatic
electrochromatography
electroclash
electroconvulsive therapy
electrocorticogram
electroculture
electrocution
electrocyte

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELECTROCUTE

absolute
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Synonyms and antonyms of electrocute in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «electrocute» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELECTROCUTE

Find out the translation of electrocute to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of electrocute from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «electrocute» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

使…触电 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

electrocutar
570 millions of speakers

English

electrocute
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विद्युत्
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صعق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

электрическом стуле
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

eletrocutar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তড়িত-প্রবাহের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

électrocuter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Elektrik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

durch einen Stromschlag töten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

感電させる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감전시키다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Listrik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xử tử bằng điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின் சக்தி செலுத்திக் கொல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विद्युतक्रिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elektrikle idam etmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fulminare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prądem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

електричному стільці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

electrocuta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ηλεκτροπληξία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doodskok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

electrocute
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

elektrosjokk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of electrocute

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ELECTROCUTE»

The term «electrocute» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.027 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ELECTROCUTE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «electrocute» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «electrocute» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about electrocute

EXAMPLES

QUOTES WITH «ELECTROCUTE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word electrocute.
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William F. Buckley, Jr.
I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word 'fair' in connection with income tax policies.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELECTROCUTE»

Discover the use of electrocute in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to electrocute and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Down to Earth Sociology: 14th Edition: Introductory ...
Electrocute a Stranger, Would You? Probably PHILIP MEYER Let's take the title of this selection seriously for a moment. Suppose that Hitler did ask you to electrocute a stranger, would you? “Of course, I wouldn't” is our immediate response.
James M. Henslin, 2007
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Readings in Psychology: The Search for Alternatives
IF HITLER ASKED YOU TO ELECTROCUTE A STRANGER, WOULD YOU? Probably by Philip Meyer n the beginning, Stanley Milgram was worried about the Nazi problem. He doesn't worry much about the Nazis anymore. He worries about ...
‎1975
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Psychology: A Journey
Obedience—Would You Electrocute a Stranger? The question is this: If ordered to do so, would you shock a man with a heart condition who is screaming and asking to be released? Certainly, few people would obey. Or would they? In Nazi  ...
Dennis Coon, John Mitterer, 2013
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
DONT. ELECTROCUTE. YOURSELF! LIST YEAR hundreds of Americans were accidentally killed by electric current. Many thousands more were treated in hospital emergency rooms for painful and sometimes permanent, scarring injuries ...
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A Dictionary of Modern English Usage: The Classic First Edition
For inflexions see VERBS IN -IE &C., 6. electrocute, -cution. This BAHBARISM jars the unhappy latinist's nerves much more cruelly than the operation denoted jars those of its victim. He first realizes that the words must be designed on the ...
H. W. Fowler, David Crystal, 2009
6
A Whore Just Like the Rest: The Music Writings of Richard ...
Electrocute. Your. Cock. But the fun if games did appeal to me, plus the apparent ease (the freedom!) of constituting a band from scratch. If I ever harbored a desire to perform, this was my shot. Soon Yd he too old. I did most of the singing for ...
Richard Meltzer, 2000
7
The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence
“He dropped his electric shaver in thewaterto electrocute himself. I saw you unplug it before you reached inthe waterto checkhis pulse.” Glover nodded. “I thought you might say that. I pulled the plug because I didn't knowwhat it was attached to ...
J. Michael Orenduff, 2014
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CMJ New Music Report
lFM EVOLUTION CONTROL ELECTROCUTE AM RADIO PORCH GHOULS LAGWAGON LAPTOP MOTION OTY SOUND USAGERMANO AMRADC SLFfRSUCKERS LAGWAGON ELECTROCUTE MOTORWAY ASTRONAUT WFE PALAXY ...
9
Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings
Electrocute a Stranger, Would You? Probably PHILIP MEYER Let's take the title of this selection seriously for a moment. Suppose that Hitler did ask you to electrocute a stranger, would you? "Of course, I wouldn't" is our immediate response.
James M. Henslin, 2005
10
Popular Mechanics
Heat is also drawn out of a burned hand by holding it close to the fire, then gradually drawing it away. The following experiment will show how a comparatively feeble electric current can undo the work of a strong one. I once tried to electrocute ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELECTROCUTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term electrocute is used in the context of the following news items.
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Crime and Tragedy
The two were using wires to electrocute fish when they were caught, and their gear was seized, police said, adding that both men confessed to ... «Khmer Times, Jul 15»
2
Devious Maids Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: It's a girl!
For instance, she has to electrocute Adrian with the new toy he's purchased. Carmen is hesitant at first but ends up obeying commands taking it ... «Channel Guide Magazine, Jul 15»
3
What to Expect From the 'Batman vs. Superman' Comic-Con Panel
He could warm up the crowd, spray someone with a flower on his lapel, and then electrocute someone with a joy buzzer. It'd be a real killing ... «ScreenCrush, Jul 15»
4
James Bond 007: revisiting Licence To Kill
Sanchez won't electrocute employees on a whim. He won't feed you to sharks if you ask to visit your sick mother. He'd probably pay her ... «Den Of Geek, Jul 15»
5
Killing Floor 2 Review
in the weapons too, as you can get a saw chugging crossbow, a flame thrower and something to electrocute your enemies. Perks and extras ... «Gamespresso, Jul 15»
6
Sure, let this gadget electrocute your brain to make you feel better …
All you have to do is strap a machine to your forehead and let it electrocute your brain a little. Thync, as the gadget is called, uses low-level ... «Death and Taxes, Jul 15»
7
Unsanitary, Unsafe Conditions Found in Philadelphia Schools
... the wall, it's going to electrocute them," said Butkovitz, who compared bathroom conditions to those in India and other developing countries. «NBC 10 Philadelphia, Jul 15»
8
Books by Smith, de Botton and Lewycka among Penguin General …
... Power, which imagines what would happen if women suddenly had the power to electrocute people at will, due for publication in April 2016. «The Bookseller, Jul 15»
9
The Legend of Korra Newbie Recap: “Out of the Past”
Amon orders his guards to electrocute the box Korra's in before taking her. Hearing that, Korra uses a piece of cloth to dangle herself from the ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
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Technology in video games like Destiny and Call of Duty sucks the …
But if I can aim the gun and then choose which trigger to press - choose whether to shoot, electrocute or set the guy on fire maybe - that permits ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»

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