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execute - kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; "In some states, criminals are executed" |
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kill destroy a vitally essential quality of or in; "Eating artichokes kills the taste of all other foods"
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penalise,
penalize,
punish impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"
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crucify kill by nailing onto a cross; "Jesus Christ was crucified"
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execute sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"
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burn burn with heat, fire, or radiation; "The iron burnt a hole in my dress"
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hang,
string up suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste; "hang the venison for a few days"
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execute - carry out the legalities of; "execute a will or a deed" |
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apply,
enforce,
implement ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"
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give proffer (a body part); "She gave her hand to her little sister"
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execute - murder in a planned fashion; "The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed" |
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execute,
put to death sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"
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bump off,
dispatch,
hit,
murder,
off,
polish off,
remove,
slay kill without delay; "the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators"
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execute - sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty" |
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sign be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"
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