euthanize
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θəˌnaɪz verb (used with object), eu·tha·nized, eu·tha·niz·ing.
to subject to euthanasia: to euthanize injured animals.
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euthanize, euthanise, euthanaze or euthanase (ˈjuːθəˌnaɪz, ˈjuːθəˌneɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (tr) to kill (a person or animal) painlessly, esp to relieve suffering from an incurable illness | |
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| euthanaze, euthanise, euthanaze or euthanase | |
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Euthanize
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Example sentences
Veterinarians of all types euthanize animals when necessary.
For example, it may not be possible to euthanize an adult cow using barbiturates without proper head restraint.
In many cases, they say it's actually more humane to euthanize cats, rather than condemn them to a harsh life on the streets.
The decision was made to euthanize all sick and exposed cats to stop the spread of the infection.
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