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Noun executioner has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebExecutionerDefinition:An executioner is a person who carries out the act of executing someone upon the order of the law or authority, especially by means of lethal injection, hanging, or other methods. Sense 1:Noun: A professional who carries out executions as a government-appointed job. Example sentence: The executioner performed his duty with a heavy heart, knowing the weight of the consequences. Sense 2:Noun: A person responsible for administering any severe form of punishment or discipline in a group or organization. Example sentence: The strict manager acted as the executioner of employee reprimands, making sure everyone adhered to the rules. Sense 3:Noun: A historical term used to refer to a person who performs executions, especially by beheading. Example sentence: The renowned executioner during the French Revolution, Charles-Henri Sanson, executed numerous individuals using the guillotine. Sense 4:Noun: A metaphorical term describing a person or thing that brings an end to something, often in a decisive manner. Example sentence: The debut of the new blockbuster movie will be the executioner of the previous box office champion's success. Sense 5:Noun: In a programming context, a program or system that terminates the execution of another program or process. Example sentence: The executioner software detected an error and promptly terminated the malfunctioning application without causing any system damage. | ||||
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