Putting To Death — synonyms, definition

1. putting to death (Noun)

kill killing

putting to death (Noun) — The act of terminating a life.

conclusion ending termination asphyxiation beheading coup de grace death deathblow decapitation despatch dispatch electrocution euthanasia fell genocide homicide mercy killing poisoning race murder racial extermination ritual killing sacrifice self-annihilation • • •

2. putting to death (Verb)

executing

putting to death (Verb) — Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment. ex. "In some states, criminals are put to death"

killing penalising penalizing punishing sanctioning burning crucifying hang[2]ing stringing up