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English noun: executing

1. executing (act) putting a condemned person to death


Synonymscapital punishment, death penalty, execution


Broader (hypernym)corporal punishment


Narrower (hyponym)beheading, burning, burning, burning at the stake, crucifixion, decapitation, electrocution, hanging









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