Meanings
nounactive euthanasia (uncountable)
- uncountableA form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the patient's suffering.
Synonyms: mercy killing · Antonyms: passive euthanasia
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the patient's suffering.
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Translations
Esperanto aktiva eŭtanazio
- aktiva eŭtanazioTranslations
French euthanasie active
- euthanasie activeTranslations
Italian eutanasia attiva
- eutanasia attivaTranslations
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active euthanasia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/active%20euthanasia
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“active euthanasia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/active%20euthanasia. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “active euthanasia,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/active%20euthanasia.
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