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hanged

 

[ hæŋd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'hanged' is the past tense of the verb 'hang,' specifically used in the context of execution by suspension. When someone is hanged, they are typically suspended by the neck until death, an act historically associated with capital punishment. The term is also used in a more general context to describe the act of suspending something from above. It is crucial to distinguish between 'hanged' and 'hung', as 'hanged' refers explicitly to the act of execution, while 'hung' refers to anything else that is suspended.

Synonyms

executed, killed, suspended

Examples of usage

  • The criminal was hanged for his crimes.
  • During the trial, it became evident that he would be hanged.
  • Many nations have abolished the practice of being hanged.

Translations

Translations of the word "hanged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pendurado

🇮🇳 लटकाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gehängt

🇮🇩 digantung

🇺🇦 повішений

🇵🇱 powieszony

🇯🇵 吊るされた

🇫🇷 pendu

🇪🇸 colgado

🇹🇷 asılı

🇰🇷 걸린

🇸🇦 معلق

🇨🇿 visel

🇸🇰 zavesený

🇨🇳 悬挂的

🇸🇮 obešen

🇮🇸 hengdur

🇰🇿 асылған

🇬🇪 მოკიდებული

🇦🇿 asılmış

🇲🇽 colgado

Word origin

The term 'hanged' originates from the Old English word 'hangian', which dates back to the Proto-Germanic '*hangan', meaning 'to hang'. This word has evolved over centuries, with its usage becoming more specific to the act of execution during the Middle Ages. The practice of hanging as a form of capital punishment has deep historical roots, with records dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Assyrians and Greeks. As societies progressed, the legal implications and methods of hanging evolved. In the English legal system, 'hanging' became a common method of execution until the practice fell out of favor in the 20th century. The word also underwent a semantic shift, differentiating its usage in contexts relating to execution versus general hanging. Despite its grim connotation, the term 'hanged' remains part of legal terminology and historical discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,796, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.