Synonyms for electrocute

Most common

shock · zap · electrify · tase

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.

Related words

Word family

electrocution

Forms

Past participle

electrocuted
e.g. electrocuted → zapped, electrified, shocked, tased…

Example sentences

• shock I expect him to get over the shock of his failure.
• zap Zap it in the microwave for thirty seconds.
• electrify Algeria needs to electrify its transportation sector.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

fry¹, zap¹

4 letters

tase

5 letters

shock¹

7 letters

execute³

9 letters

electrify⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (execute³ = 3 syllables).