euthanize
/ˈjuːθənaɪz/
verb
- To kill an animal or person in a gentle way to end their suffering, usually because of a serious illness or injury.
- The veterinarian had to euthanize the injured dog to stop its pain.
- The shelter euthanizes animals that are too sick to be adopted.
- Some countries allow doctors to euthanize patients who are in extreme pain with no hope of recovery.
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