electrocute

• Глагол, означающий ранить или убить кого-либо ударом электрического тока.

A verb meaning to injure or kill someone by electric shock.

1. Kill by electric shockB2formal

   To kill someone by passing a strong electric current through their body.

   Убить электрическим током

   • The worker was electrocuted while repairing the power lines.
   • He was electrocuted by a faulty appliance.
   • The electric chair is used to electrocute criminals in some states.

   Synonymsfryzap

2. Injure by electric shockB2informal

   To injure someone severely by electric shock, though not necessarily fatally.

   Ударить током

   • He nearly electrocuted himself when he touched the exposed wire.
   • She was electrocuted but survived after emergency treatment.
   • Be careful not to electrocute yourself while fixing the outlet.

   Synonymsjoltshockzap