headsman (Meaning)
headsman (n)
an executioner who beheads the condemned person
headsman (n.)
An executioner who cuts off heads.
Synonyms & Antonyms of headsman
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headsman Sentence Examples
- The headsman's blade gleamed in the sunlight as he raised it high above his victim's neck.
- The condemned man placed his head calmly on the block, awaiting the headsman's fatal blow.
- The headsman was a skilled executioner, known for his accuracy and precision.
- The headsman's role in society was to carry out the sentence of death upon those deemed guilty.
- The king summoned the headsman to execute the rebellious general.
- The headsman's executioner's mask concealed his identity, adding to the mystery and fear surrounding his profession.
- The crowd watched in morbid fascination as the headsman severed the criminal's head from his body.
- The headsman's reputation as a merciless killer caused shivers to run down people's spines.
- The headsman's axe was a symbol of both justice and brutality.
- The headsman's execution of the traitor sent a clear message to all who dared to oppose the king's reign.
FAQs About the word headsman
an executioner who beheads the condemned personAn executioner who cuts off heads.
hangman,executioner, executor, murderer, killer, deathsman, butcher, decapitator, cutthroat,assassin
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The headsman's blade gleamed in the sunlight as he raised it high above his victim's neck.
The condemned man placed his head calmly on the block, awaiting the headsman's fatal blow.
The headsman was a skilled executioner, known for his accuracy and precision.
The headsman's role in society was to carry out the sentence of death upon those deemed guilty.
