Definisjon av put to death

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Verb

put to death - kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; "In some states, criminals are executed"
execute
kill destroy a vitally essential quality of or in; "Eating artichokes kills the taste of all other foods"
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"
crucify kill by nailing onto a cross; "Jesus Christ was crucified"
execute sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"
burn burn with heat, fire, or radiation; "The iron burnt a hole in my dress"
string up, hang suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste; "hang the venison for a few days"
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Verb

put to death - To kill as punishment for capital crimes; to execute.

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  • put to death
    To kill according to a decision regarded as official, in a situation where the victim or victims have no way to escape or to efficiently defend themselves.

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