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euthanize

eu tha nize |ˈyo͞oTHəˌnīz ˈjuθənaɪz | verb [ with obj. ] (usu. be euthanized ) put (a living being, esp. a dog or cat ) to death humanely. ORIGIN 1970s: formed irregularly from euthanasia + -ize .

 

Oxford Dictionary

euthanize

euthanize |ˈjuːθənʌɪz |(also euthanise ) verb [ with obj. ] N. Amer. put (an animal ) to death humanely. ORIGIN 1970s: formed irregularly from euthanasia + -ize .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

euthanize

eu tha nize /júːθənàɪz /動詞 他動詞 ⦅英 ⦆…を安楽死させる .