Gallows and Torture

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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Torture and gallows are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torture" instead a noun "Gallows".

Torture noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

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Gallows and torture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gallows" instead a noun "Torture".

Nearby Words: tortured, torturous, torturing, torturer

little	little gallows	little torture
bloody	bloody gallows	bloody torture

The player can also opt to oppress the peasants by adding gallows, burning stakes, and various torture equipment.

Source: Video Game / Stronghold
Kerry thinks Jake Gallows is the new Punisher, going so far as to try to snoop around his house/underground prison/torture chamber/execution chamber.

Source: Ignored Confession
Inverted for Gallows Humor in A Song of Ice and Fire, which has a Torture Technician known only as "The Tickler" who "tickles" captured villagers to gather information about Lord Beric Dondarrion's outlaw band.

Source: Tickle Torture

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