English Explanatory Dictionary

executioner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
  2. Executor.
  3. A hit man, especially being in some organization.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-executioner.wav

Word forms

executioner executioners

Etymology

From execution + -er.

Synonyms

carnifex deathsman doomsman executioner executor halseman Jack Ketch lockman manqueller

Related words

electrocutioner execute execution executor

Derived words

executioneress judge, jury and executioner
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