Synonyms of euthanasia

euthanasia

noun

as in murder

the act or practice of ending the life of someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering

a physician who refuses to practice euthanasia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• murder
• homicide
• execution
• slaughter
• killing
• slaying
• assisted suicide
• assassination
• mercy killing
• destruction
• physician-assisted suicide
• manslaughter
• massacre
• foul play
• blood
• butchery
• carnage
• bloodshed
• hit
• decimation
• rubout
• chance-medley
• regicide
• parricide
• matricide
• patricide
• filicide
• fratricide
• uxoricide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of euthanasia

The euthanasia of an Instagram-famous pet squirrel by New York wildlife officials even became a campaign talking point days before the 2024 U.S. presidential election—and a running gag on social media. —Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025

Judges have the discretion to order the euthanasia of dangerous or vicious dogs after the first unprovoked attack. —Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024

When the staff explained that euthanasia was not warranted based on the pup's condition, the owners agreed to surrender him. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025

On average, 17 U.S. veterans and one active-duty service member are lost to suicide every day and 1,800 dogs a day are lost to euthanasia. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025