Gallows
Gallows noun - An instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging.
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Synonyms for Gallows
Penance
Penance noun - Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Penance
Gallows and penance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gallows" instead a noun "Penance".
Nearby Word: penalty
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Related pairs
- confiscation and gallows
- confiscation and penance
- sequestration and gallows
- sequestration and penance
- sanction and gallows
- sanction and penance
- hard work and gallows
- hard work and penance
- trial and gallows
- trial and penance
- suffering and gallows
- suffering and penance
- forfeit and gallows
- forfeit and penance
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