1. to put (an animal) to death humanely, especially to end suffering from incurable disease or injury
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in veterinary and animal welfare contexts

Examples

• The veterinarian decided to euthanatize the injured horse to prevent further suffering.
• Animal shelters sometimes must euthanatize animals that are too sick or dangerous to adopt.
• The dog was euthanatized after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
• Veterinarians are trained in humane methods to euthanatize animals.
• The rescue organization worked to find homes for animals rather than euthanatizing them.