euthanized

American  

[yoo-thuh-nahyzd] / ˈyu θəˌnaɪzd /

especially British, euthanatized especially british, euthanised

adjective

1. put to death painlessly, usually to end the suffering caused by an incurable condition.

   Neutering decreases an animal’s chances of getting certain cancers, reducing the number of euthanized pets each year.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of euthanize.

Etymology

Origin of euthanized

euthanize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Horta’s attorneys argued that Maximus was so dangerous that he should have been euthanized.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Two big cats potentially involved in the suspected New Year's Day mauling were euthanized, state wildlife officials said.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Though another pack was recently euthanized, state wildlife officials say the population of the endangered predators is growing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

And he is focusing on charities that prevent dogs from being euthanized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

No one wants to think about the millions of laboratory rodents and the thousands of macaques and other primates that will be euthanized because the government has reneged on their support.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2025