Synonyms for

Executioner

Verb / 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

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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