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Definition of Put to death
1. Verb. Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment. "They want to put to death the prisoners "; "In some states, criminals are executed"
Exact synonyms: Execute
Generic synonyms: Kill, Penalise, Penalize, Punish
Specialized synonyms: Crucify, Burn, Hang, String Up
Related verbs: Execute
Derivative terms: Executing, Execution
Generic synonyms: Kill, Penalise, Penalize, Punish
Specialized synonyms: Crucify, Burn, Hang, String Up
Related verbs: Execute
Derivative terms: Executing, Execution