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Synonyms of executioner

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Another word for executioner is carnifex. Other synonyms of executioner are Jack Ketch, deathsman, doomsman, executor and halseman.

Synonyms and similar words for executioner

nounMore synonyms

  • carnifexAn executioner.
  • Jack KetchA public executioner.
  • deathsman obsoleteAn executioner; a headsman or hangman.
  • doomsman rareOne who carries out a judgement or sentencing; executioner.
  • executor obsoleteAn executioner.
  • halseman obsoleteA surname.
  • lockman Scotland, archaicA public executioner.
  • manqueller obsoleteA killer of men; a manslayer; executioner.

Meaning of executioner

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

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Questions about synonyms of executioner

What is another word for executioner?
Executioner has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as carnifex, Jack Ketch, deathsman, doomsman, executor, halseman, lockman and manqueller.
What does executioner mean?
Executioner means an official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

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