Complete
Complete verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.
Usage example: managed to complete the assignment with time to spare
Execute is a synonym for complete in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Execute" instead a verb "Complete", when it comes to topics like finish, commit, perform, do.
Execute
Execute verb - To carry through (as a process) to completion.
Usage example: when you execute this dance step, try to keep your arms a little higher
Complete is a synonym for execute in carry out topic. You can use "Complete" instead a verb "Execute", if it concerns topics such as perfect, commit, perform, do.
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Downplayed in Batman Begins, when Henri Ducard and Ra's Al Ghul instructs Bruce Wayne to execute a criminal in order to complete his initiation into the League of Shadows (naturally, Bruce refuses).
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And when your training is complete, you will hunt down and execute the rebel leaders.
Source: I Have Your Wife - In Breaking Bad he plays Todd, who is quite affable, but is also a complete Sociopath who is able to execute a child without hesitation.
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