Synonyms for Euthanasia
ˌyu θəˈneɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi əeu·thana·si·a

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1. euthanasianoun

   Synonyms:
   mercy-killing

2. euthanasianoun

   The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.

   Euthanasia is the most difficult part of a veterinarian's job.

   Synonyms:
   mercy-killing

3. euthanasianoun

   An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death.

   Synonyms:
   mercy-killing

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1. euthanasia, mercy killingnoun

   the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)

   Synonyms:
   euthanasia, mercy killing

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1. euthanasianoun

   Synonyms:
   euthanasy, easy death

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1. Shoji Nakanishi:

   If such a law is passed, it could lead to euthanasia.

2. Iain Brassington:

   There is genuine confusion about what constitutes euthanasia and it's quite tempting to conflate it with the withdrawal of treatment, what's crucial is the intention.

3. Shoji Nakanishi:

   They say people want to die in a dignified way ... but because of the cost, they want people to have 'living wills' and reduce medical expenses, if such a law is passed, it could lead to euthanasia.

4. Joe Carrese:

   In this case, if that was the intent, this was essentially euthanasia, which is not legal anywhere in the United States and not at all the same as physician-assisted death.

5. Shannon Johnstone:

   The saddest thing is there is no alternative for animal overpopulation other than euthanasia, no other tool in their arsenal.