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Executioner

Noun / ˌeksʌˈkju:ʃʌnɜ: / Another word for executioner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who carries out a death sentence on a condemned person.

Synonyms & similar words

publicexecutioner hangman butcher killer murderer assassin beheader death-dealer spearman swordman tormentor torturer exterminator eliminator annihilator destroyer slayer terminator hitman assailer

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Example sentences

  1. The executioner waited for the order to carry out the sentence.
  2. The villagers were afraid of the executioner.
  3. The executioner wore a black hood to conceal his identity.
  4. The executioner was skilled in using various methods of execution.
  5. The king ordered the executioner to chop off the prisoner's head.

Quotes

  • The executioner is, I believe, the most humane person in the world of work. He kills people who are in pain.
  • The executioner is the true master of ceremonies.
  • The executioner's face is always well hidden.

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