put out of one's misery
Grant merciful death
To put someone or something out of their misery is to end their suffering, usually by killing them.
The phrase most often applies to mortally injured or terminally ill animals: The vet put the old dog out of his misery.
It extends to ending any prolonged suspense or discomfort: Just tell me if I got the job—put me out of my misery.
- mercy killingPainless death for suffering
- euthanasiaDeliberate death for relief
- moral dilemmaChoice testing one's values
- letting goReleasing one's grasp
- dying wishPlea made near death
closure · humane treatment · liberation · escape · put down · pull the plug · solace · deliverance · coup de grâce · rescue · salvation · peace of mind · palliative care · pain relief · comfort · right to die · terminal care · bioethics
merciful action vs. cruel inaction/action
put out of one's miserytorture
Deliberate infliction of suffering
putting, putter, outer, outing, outward, outermost, oneness, misery, miserable