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euthanatizing

/juːˌθænəˈtaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does euthanatizing mean?

verb

to cause or allow the death of (an animal) in a humane and painless way, especially to prevent suffering.

Example

"The veterinarian euthanatized the dog to end its suffering from a terminal illness."

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