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euthanasia

[yoo-thuh-ney-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / ˌyu θəˈneɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /
NOUN
act of causing or allowing a humane death
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assisted dying
STRONG
assisted suicide
WEAK
mercy killing negative euthanasia passive euthanasia playing God pulling the plug putting out of misery

Example Sentences

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Spain's euthanasia law came into force in 2021.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A Spanish woman who has conducted a long legal battle with her father for the right to end her life is due to die by euthanasia on Thursday.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

According to city records uncovered in Wright’s lawsuit and reviewed by The Times, Valerio had been marked for euthanasia for dangerous behavior in April 2022, four months before Wright adopted him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The euthanasia threat is "not real," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

He assigned Specialist Rhonda Williams to duty at the euthanasia table with Major Nate Powell.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.