hanged

hanged · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "hang" when referring to execution by suspension from the neck.

  2. 2.

    Past tense of "hang" when referring to suicide by suspension.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hanged, drawn, and quartered — A historical form of execution for treason
  • •
    I'll be hanged if... — An expression of strong denial or surprise

Related words

See also: execute, hang, hung
Synonyms: executed, strung up

Etymology

From Old English hangian ("to be suspended") and hon ("to suspend"). The form "hanged" is specifically preserved for the meaning of death by hanging, while "hung" is used for other senses.