euthanatize
End suffering permanently
Euthanatize means to put to death painlessly, typically to end suffering from incurable illness or injury.
The word applies mainly to animals: The vet recommended we euthanatize our dog.
For humans, euthanize is the more common form, though both carry the same meaning of mercy killing.
Scrutinize for problems
- petDomesticated household companion
- animalMulticellular motile organism
- put-downDisparaging remark
- humaneMarked by kindness
suffering · old-age · illness · beloved · companion · farewell · clinic · owner
Sedative used for euthanasia
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- anesthetizeRender insensible to pain
- barbiturateSedative drug class
intravenous · painless · veterinary · put-down · tranquilizer · dosage · syringe · administered
Untroubled and composed
dignified · restful · tranquil · comfortable · undisturbed · soothing · passing · sleep
Concern for others' distress
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
- dignityInnate personal worth
- incurableCannot be healed
relief · palliative · respite · caregiver · sympathy · empathy · debilitate · comfort
Formal argument on issues
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- bioethicsMoral philosophy for medicine
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- consentVoluntary agreement given
legislation · dilemma · philosophy · polarizing · activism · controversy · voluntary · involuntary
vet
Scrutinize for problems
humane · suffering · old-age · illness · beloved · companion · farewell · clinic · owner · grief
pentobarbital
Sedative used for euthanasia
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- anesthetizeRender insensible to pain
barbiturate · intravenous · painless · veterinary · put-down · tranquilizer · dosage · syringe · administered · clinical
serene
Untroubled and composed
quiet · dignified · restful · tranquil · comfortable · undisturbed · soothing · passing · sleep · closure
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
- dignityInnate personal worth
incurable · relief · palliative · respite · caregiver · sympathy · empathy · debilitate · comfort · mercy-killing
debate
Formal argument on issues
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- bioethicsMoral philosophy for medicine
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
consent · legislation · dilemma · philosophy · polarizing · activism · controversy · voluntary · involuntary · decision-making
euthanatizeresuscitate
Restore to consciousness
revive · save · rescue · resurrect · bring back to life