euthanized

American

[yoo-thuh-nahyzd] / ˈyu θəˌnaɪzd /

especially British, euthanatized especially british, euthanised

adjective

put to death painlessly, usually to end the suffering caused by an incurable condition.

Neutering decreases an animal’s chances of getting certain cancers, reducing the number of euthanized pets each year.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of euthanize.

Etymology

Origin of euthanized

euthanize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Trying to find Maximus a home, animal rescuers posted repeatedly on Instagram days before the 1-year-old dog bit Horta, describing him as a “handsome misunderstood pup” and a “young troublemaker” in danger of being euthanized.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is completely false. Lumi was not at risk of being euthanized, has already been adopted and is in a permanent home.”

From Los Angeles Times

Often, volunteers and animal rescuers post social media pleas like the ones Wright responded to, in a race against time to save dogs from potentially being euthanized to make space in the overcrowded shelters.

From Los Angeles Times

Early Tuesday evening, members of two local Native American tribes were digging three deep holes for the horses that the Forest Service had euthanized.

From Los Angeles Times

Two big cats potentially involved in the suspected New Year's Day mauling were euthanized, state wildlife officials said.

From Barron's

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