Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

put-someone-to-death

verb phrase

pʊt ˈsʌmwʌn tʊ dɛθ

Definition

To execute someone or to cause their death as a punishment or consequence.

Examples

The crime was so heinous that the court decided to put him to death.
In some states, capital punishment allows the government to put someone to death for severe crimes.
Historically, rulers would often put those they deemed threats to death to protect their power.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to describe the act of ending a person’s life, typically in a serious context such as legislation, judicial decisions, or acts of war.