Euthanasia

/juːθəˈneɪziə/

Synonyms

  • assisted dying
  • mercy killing
  • physician-assisted suicide

Slang Meanings

The easy way out
Some people see euthanasia as the easy way out of a painful situation.
Putting someone to sleep
When discussing euthanasia for terminally sick pets, people often refer to it as putting them to sleep.