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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

Kang said she is not a volunteer but often visits the West L.A. and South L.A. shelters to take videos of dogs slated for euthanasia and post them on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Yet he bears unseen burdens that dominate his thoughts as he tries to decide how to proceed on what could be his last major act in office: signing a law to legalize euthanasia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Many Germans joined with priests, bishops, and other clergy to lobby against the euthanasia action.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti