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gallows Synonyms

Another word for gallows

Choosing another word for gallows depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A wooden frame, typically consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam, from which a rope and noose are suspended for the execution of condemned prisoners by hanging.

Usage Example

"The historical museum preserved the old wooden gibbet in the courtyard as a somber reminder of nineteenth-century penal practices."

Strongest
gibbet
Strong
scaffold
gallows tree

• noun (Context 2)

Execution by hanging as a legal punishment (usually preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"Under the harsh legal code of the era, even minor offenses could send a defendant to the hanging."

Strong
hanging

• Nearby Words

gallon
gallop
galloping
gallows
gallstone
galore
galosh

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gallows. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gallows
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