Euthanasia (Noun)
Meaning
The act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor was arrested for performing euthanasia on a terminally ill patient who had requested it.
- Many people believe that euthanasia is a humane option for those who are suffering from incurable diseases.
- The debate over euthanasia has been ongoing for years, with some arguing that it is a moral right and others claiming it is murder.
- The sick woman had to travel to a different country to undergo euthanasia, as it was not permitted in her own country.
- The court had to weigh the pros and cons of euthanasia in the case of the elderly man who had been in a coma for years.