hangmen

The word “hangmen” has 2 syllables: hang-men

It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋmɛn/


What is synonym and antonym for hangmen?

In the thesaurus, “hangmen” has 16 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hangmen along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hangmen

  • assassins
  • butchers
  • cutthroats
  • deathsmen
  • decapitators
  • executioners
  • executors
  • headsmen
  • homicides
  • killers
  • manslayers
  • massacrers
  • murderers
  • murderesses
  • slaughterers
  • slayers

Meanings of hangmen

  • noun
    1. An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.
    2. (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

  • The hangmen of the old kingdom were feared by all who dared to commit crimes.
  • The story of the hangmen was passed down from generation to generation.
  • As the hangmen stood in the shadows, the crowd grew silent.
  • In the distant past, hangmen were often seen as both judge and executioner.
  • The hangmen were trained in their craft from an early age, preparing for their solemn duty.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to hangmen, such as: assassins, butchers, cutthroats, deathsmen, decapitators, executioners, executors.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

deathsmen

  • assassins
  • butchers
  • cutthroats
  • decapitators
  • executioners
  • executors
  • hangmen
  • headsmen
  • homicides
  • killers
  • manslayers
  • massacrers
  • murderers
  • murderesses
  • slaughterers
  • slayers

decapitators

  • assassins
  • butchers
  • cutthroats
  • deathsmen
  • executioners
  • executors
  • hangmen
  • headsmen
  • homicides
  • killers
  • manslayers
  • massacrers
  • murderers
  • murderesses
  • slaughterers
  • slayers

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