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Rasputinism 

To be killed in a protracted, almost ridiculous way.

Derives from the case of Grigori Rasputin who was poisoned with cyanide, shot at least twice and then thrown in the River Neva. He was then dug up by Bolsheviks and his remains set on fire.
The posthumous execution of Benito Mussolini in 1945 and Oliver Cromwell in 1660 was classic Rasputinism.
Rasputinism by Tyburn January 2, 2008
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rasputing 

To gain heavy amounts of weight in a very short period of time.
Jenquia: Oh Sandra i started rasputing yesterday and i already gained 300 pounds!!

Sandra: Damn girll you need weight watchers FAST!!
rasputing by SassyMastroms June 28, 2010