Euthanize

Pronunciation

• IPA: /juː.θən.ˈaɪz/

Alternative forms

• euthanise British spelling
• euth abbreviation
• euthanase nonstandard or error

Origin

Back-formation from {{3}} 1970s.

Full definition of euthanize

Verb

1. (transitive) To submit (a person or animal) to euthanasia.
   John decided to euthanize his dying cat.

Synonyms

• euthanatize

• put down
• put to sleep

Related terms

• euthanasia