[Recent; Newspaper words] kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair; "The serial killer was electrocuted" kill by electric shock; "She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted
If someone is electrocuted, they are accidentally killed or badly injured when they touch something connected to a source of electricity. Three people were electrocuted by falling power-lines He accidentally electrocuted himself
+ electrocution electrocutions elec·tro·cu·tion The court sentenced him to death by electrocution
kill by electric shock; "She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted"
kill by electric shock; "She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted