electrocuted
Killed by current
Electrocuted means killed or severely injured by electric shock.
The word blends electric and executed, originally referring specifically to death by electric chair.
Usage has loosened—people now say I almost got electrocuted to mean any significant shock, though purists insist the word requires death or near-death.
The worker was electrocuted when he touched a live wire.
Abrupt forceful shake
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
twitch · surge · fibrillation · discharge · stun · numbness · tremor · startle
Heat-caused tissue damage
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
Cessation of life
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- fatalCausing death or ruin
- powerlineElevated electrical conductor
- high-voltageCarrying strong electrical current
Highly energetic person
- high-voltageCarrying strong electrical current
- short-circuitUnintended electrical path
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
- groundingConnecting to earth
Thermal transfer prevention
- groundingConnecting to earth
- circuit-breakerAutomatic current interrupter
- fuseProtective melting wire
- lockout-tagoutHazardous energy control procedure
GFCI · inspection · maintenance · isolation · compliance · de-energize · interlock
jolt
Abrupt forceful shake
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
spasm · twitch · surge · fibrillation · discharge · stun · numbness · tremor · startle · flinch
burns
Heat-caused tissue damage
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
death
Cessation of life
high-voltage · accident · tragedy · victim · coroner · autopsy
live-wire
Highly energetic person
- high-voltageCarrying strong electrical current
- short-circuitUnintended electrical path
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
grounding · appliance · outlet · ungrounded
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- groundingConnecting to earth
- circuit-breakerAutomatic current interrupter
- fuseProtective melting wire
lockout-tagout · GFCI · inspection · maintenance · isolation · compliance · de-energize · interlock
electrocuteddrowned
Died by submersion
frozen · suffocated · poisoned · strangled · burned
electrocute, electrocution, electrocuting, electrocutes, electrocutions