executioner
US /ˌɛksɪˈkjuʃənɚ/
・UK /ˌeksɪˈkju:ʃənə(r)/
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n. (c.)Countable NounA person paid to kill someone for their crime
The executioner was ready to kill the man when I shouted, 'Stop!'
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Chapter 08 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - The Queen's Croquet-Ground
- "I'll fetch the executioner myself," said the King eagerly, and he hurried off.
"I'll fetch the executioner myself," said the King eagerly, and he hurried off.
- There was a dispute going on between the executioner, the King, and
There was a dispute going on between the executioner, the King, and
Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 4 Ep 13 "Kiss of Death"
- But you were my executioner.
But you were my executioner.
- But you were my executioner.
But you were my executioner.
PHILOSOPHY - Michel Foucault
- and the executioner, rather than the convict, could become the locus of shame.
and the executioner, rather than the convict, could become the locus of shame.
- could become the focus of sympathy and admiration. And the executioner,
could become the focus of sympathy and admiration. And the executioner,
Devils, Angels & Dating - Short Film - Animation
- Up there Death was Judge, Jury and Executioner to all lovers, living or otherwise.
Up there Death was Judge, Jury and Executioner to all lovers, living or otherwise.
- Up there, death was judge, jury, and executioner to all lovers, living or otherwise.
Up there, death was judge, jury, and executioner to all lovers, living or otherwise.
Caravaggio | You choose | The National Gallery, London
- And here you have the brutal executioner thrusting forward rather like this man thrusts his arm out.
And here you have the brutal executioner thrusting forward rather like this man thrusts his arm out.
- And here you have the brutal executioner thrusting forward, rather like this man thrusts his arm out.
And here you have the brutal executioner thrusting forward, rather like this man thrusts his arm out.
Top 20 Futurama Guest Stars Who Stole the Show
- executioner in every trial.
executioner in every trial.
- As Arthur's character, the femputer who serves as judge, jury and executioner in every trial.
As Arthur's character, the femputer who serves as judge, jury and executioner in every trial.
Top 10 Insanely Lucky People in History
- One account claimed a bright light shone in the sky which terrified the executioner. Another version claimed lightning struck the executioner's blade, ending their life.
One account claimed a bright light shone in the sky which terrified the executioner. Another version claimed lightning struck the executioner's blade, ending their life.
- One account claimed a bright light shone in the sky which terrified the executioner.
One account claimed a bright light shone in the sky which terrified the executioner.
Top 10 Creepiest Egyptian Myths
- Ammit sits alongside Anubis and Thoth as an executioner for those judged within Osiris's underworld dominion of Duat, a fearsome and creepy character that nevertheless demands respect.
Ammit sits alongside Anubis and Thoth as an executioner for those judged within Osiris's underworld dominion of Duat, a fearsome and creepy character that nevertheless demands respect.
- Ammit sits alongside Anubis and Thoth as an executioner for those judged within Osiris underworld dominion of Duat, a fearsome and creepy character that nevertheless demands respect.
Ammit sits alongside Anubis and Thoth as an executioner for those judged within Osiris underworld dominion of Duat, a fearsome and creepy character that nevertheless demands respect.
Top 10 Tourist Attractions Built on DARK History
- The sentence most closely associated with the Tower is beheading by axe, carried out by a masked executioner.
The sentence most closely associated with the Tower is beheading by axe, carried out by a masked executioner.
- Tales are that quite often the executioner was very drunk.
Tales are that quite often the executioner was very drunk.
8 Criminals Who Committed Murder in Prison
- Almost 100 years ago, a serial killer from East Grand Forks faced the executioner.
Almost 100 years ago, a serial killer from East Grand Forks faced the executioner.
- Almost 100 years ago, a serial killer from East Grand Forks faced the executioner.
Almost 100 years ago, a serial killer from East Grand Forks faced the executioner.