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garroter

noun as in executioner

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Example Sentences

He was a garroter by profession, accustomed to rely upon his fists only for the exchange of amenities.

It was the street boy turned pickpocket, and a pickpocket turned garroter.

In his youth he had been a highwayman, and probably a garroter.

One hand of the garroter was on his throat, the other was busily rifling his pockets.

He is a harmless enough fellow, Parker by name, a garroter by trade, and a remarkable performer upon the Jew's harp.

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On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to garroter, such as: firing squad, electrocutioner, killer, strangler, death squad, and hired gun.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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