MERCY KILLING
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Mercy Killing.
Mercy Killing - as a noun
The act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
euthanasiaExample Sentences
"The debate about whether mercy killing should be legalized continues."
"In some countries, mercy killing is considered a criminal act."
"She couldn't bear to see her pet suffer anymore, so she chose mercy killing."
"There is a fine line between mercy killing and euthanasia."
"The court ruled that the doctor was guilty of mercy killing."