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headsmen

The word “headsmen” has 2 syllables: heads-men

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdz.mən/

What is synonym and antonym for headsmen?

In the thesaurus, “headsmen” has 16 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for headsmen

Meanings of headsmen

  • noun
    1. A chief person; a head man.
    2. An executioner whose method of dispatching the condemned is decapitation.
    3. A labourer in a colliery who transports the coal from the workings to the horseway, and who is oftentimes assisted by a younger worker called a foal.
    4. One in command of a whaling vessel.

Example Sentences

  • The execution was carried out by three skilled headsmen.
  • Historical accounts describe headsmen working in the royal courts.
  • The novel depicted the lives of headsmen in medieval times.
  • During the trial, the headsmen awaited their orders.
  • The king relied on trusted headsmen to enforce his justice.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to headsmen, 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

decapitators

hangmen

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