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Slayer vs Executioner - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between slayer and executioner

is that slayer is one who slays; a killer; a murderer; a destroyer of life while executioner is an official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

slayer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who slays; a killer; a murderer; a destroyer of life.

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    executioner

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
  • (archaic) executor
  • A hit man, especially being in a some organization.

    • Related terms

    * electrocutioner * execute * execution * executor