noose Synonyms
noose Meaning
noose (n)
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
noose (v)
make a noose in or of
secure with a noose
noose (n.)
A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn.
noose (v. t.)
To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.
noose Sentence Examples
- The executioner fastened the noose tightly around the condemned prisoner's neck.
- The rope swung loosely, forming an ominous noose overhead.
- The condemned man stood under the gallows, the noose dangling just above his head.
- The weight of the noose snapped his neck, ending his life in an instant.
- The shadow of the noose hung heavy over the prison, a constant reminder of the finality of justice.
- The noose became a symbol of fear and despair, casting a dark cloud over the land.
- The hangman's noose was a gruesome sight, a testament to the brutality of human nature.
- The noose was used as a tool of torture and intimidation, instilling terror in the hearts of those it threatened.
- The noose was a constant companion for the condemned, a haunting presence that followed them until their end.
- The sight of the noose filled the onlookers with a mix of horror and morbid fascination, leaving an unforgettable scar on their memories.
FAQs About the word noose
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose, a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulle
snare, net, quicksand, morass, trap, entanglement, web, labyrinth,tangle, maze
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The executioner fastened the noose tightly around the condemned prisoner's neck.
The rope swung loosely, forming an ominous noose overhead.
The condemned man stood under the gallows, the noose dangling just above his head.
The weight of the noose snapped his neck, ending his life in an instant.
