hangman
The word “hangman” has 2 syllables: hang-man
It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋmæn/
What is synonym and antonym for hangman?
In the thesaurus, “hangman” has 18 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for hangman along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hangman
- assassin
- butcher
- cutthroat
- deathsman
- decapitator
- executioner
- executor
- headsman
- homicide
- killer
- lyncher
- manslayer
- massacrer
- murderer
- murderess
- public executioner
- slaughterer
- slayer
Meanings of hangman
- noun
- An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.
- (games) A guessing game where one has to guess the word an opponent is thinking of by guessing one letter at a time, and involving the gradual drawing of a stick figure hanging from the gallows.
Example Sentences
- We played a fun game of hangman during lunch break.
- The children took turns drawing the letters in the game of hangman.
- In history class, we discussed the role of the hangman in past judicial systems.
- He guessed the word correctly and won the game of hangman.
- The hangman slowly drew the lines as the players guessed their letters.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to hangman, such as: assassin, butcher, cutthroat, deathsman, decapitator, executioner, executor.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
deathsman
- assassin
- butcher
- cutthroat
- decapitator
- executioner
- executor
- hangman
- headsman
- homicide
- killer
- manslayer
- massacrer
- murderer
- murderess
- slaughterer
- slayer