14
execution(noun, execution)
13
capital punishment(noun, execution)
7
death sentence(noun, expression, execution)
6
executing
3
legalized killing(noun, execution)
2
damnation(noun, downfall, fate, destiny, doom)
1
hanging
0
death warrant(noun, expression, execution)
0
extreme penalty(noun, expression, execution)
0
judicial murder(noun, expression, execution)
0
crucifixion
0
decapitation
-2
judicial execution(noun, execution)
-2
electrocution
-3
beheading
-3
executer
-4
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