executioner

Example Sentences

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But she added that Panahi, "who wrote this script in prison in Iran, who went on hunger strike," has highlighted "space... for reconciliation with his executioner."

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Sir Thomas More on the scaffold of Tower Hill comforted his executioner and was reported by a witness to have repositioned his beard on the block, joking it had committed no treason.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

He says that the articles were untrue and that The Guardian "played the role of judge, jury and executioner" of his career and reputation.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

In "Not Like Us," Lamar transforms into an omnipresent aura — almost a God-like figure that ultimately becomes judge, jury and executioner.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024

They have served as judge, jury, and executioner for your entire childhood, and it feels like they give you a life sentence for every misdemeanor.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah