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PUT TO DEATH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Put To Death.

Put To Death - as a verb

Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

Example: "In some states, criminals are executed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
execute16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
penalise10penalize19punish11
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Example Sentences

"He was put to death for his crimes."
"The convicted murderer will be put to death by lethal injection."
"The dictator ordered his political opponents to be put to death."
"The prisoner's request to be put to death by firing squad was denied."
"The court ruled that the accused should be put to death for his heinous acts."
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