Associations to the word «Executioner»

Wiktionary

EXECUTIONER, noun. An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
EXECUTIONER, noun. (archaic) executor
EXECUTIONER, noun. A hit man, especially being in a some organization.

Dictionary definition

EXECUTIONER, noun. An official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant.

Wise words

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