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electrocutioner

electrocutioner

1 9.9
A person who puts a prisoner to death using an electric chair
  • noun
  • /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃənər/
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translation icon : electrocucionador
  • Old Electrocutioner here gets mighty ticked when someone lies.

Examples

  • Electrocutioner, stop!

    Batman: Bad Blood (2016)

  • The electrocutioner carried out his duties with solemnity as he prepared for the execution.

  • As the electrocutioner, it was his responsibility to ensure that the electric chair was functioning properly.

  • Many people protested against the electrocutioner, arguing that capital punishment is inhumane.

Synonyms

executioner
vselectrocutioner
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47 7.2

A person who puts someone to death as a legal punishment

specifies use of electrical means rather than any method
public executioner
vselectrocutioner
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9.0

An official who carries out death sentences in front of people

focuses on electrical method rather than general official duties

Surface Forms

electrocutioner singular
electrocutioners plural

Morphology

electrocutioner = electrocution (transparent) = electrocution + er

The word is a regular agent noun meaning 'one who performs electrocution', so the meaning follows directly from the base plus -er.

Etymology

Electrocutioner joins electro- 'electricity' and execution 'putting someone to death'. So, an electrocutioner is the person who carries out an execution by electricity, for example by preparing the electric chair.