Antonyms for executed
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ek-si-kyoot |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk sɪˌkyut |
Definition of executed
Origin :- late 14c., "to carry into effect," from Old French executer (14c.), from Medieval Latin executare, from Latin execut-/exsecut-, past participle stem of exequi/exsequi "to follow out" (see execution). Meaning "to inflict capital punishment" is from late 15c. Related: Executed; executing.
- adj performed
- adj formally put to death
- Their hands were tied and they were to be executed in a few moments.
- Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
- The national verdict of 1896 has for the most part been executed.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- His proposal was received with acclamations, and executed with the swiftness of thought.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- Wills and other private deeds may of course be executed by phonograph.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- Tawell was executed, and the notoriety of the case brought the telegraph into repute.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- I executed your commission in Glasgow, and I hope the cocoa came safe.
- Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
- Ten of the men were apprehended for the felony, and eight of them were executed.
- Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
- And he had executed an exchange of plates under Cornelia's deprecating eyes.
- Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
- The bravest of the Earthmen died in battle, or were executed afterwards.
- Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
- The order of the sovereign is executed on the spot, and nobody murmurs.
- Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
Synonyms for executed
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