1. put (an animal) to death humanely, typically to end suffering
Usage: past tense and past participle of euthanize

Examples

• The veterinarian euthanized the injured horse to end its pain.
• After years of illness, the family dog was peacefully euthanized.
• The shelter euthanized several animals due to overcrowding.
• The cat was euthanized after being hit by a car.
• They made the difficult decision to have their pet euthanized.
• The wildlife officer euthanized the rabid raccoon for public safety.