Historical Forms Of Execution

noun a structure typically used for executions by hanging, consisting of a wooden frame with a crossbeam at the top

• The criminal was sentenced to hang on the gallows for his heinous crimes.
• They say the old gallows in town is haunted by the ghost of a condemned prisoner.
• I heard they used to hang out at the gallows back in the day.
• Facing the gallows of public opinion, the politician knew his career was over.

verb to kill or sacrifice, especially by fire

• The cult members decided to immolate themselves as a sacrifice.
• I can't believe he tried to immolate the evidence by setting it on fire.
• Don't be an idiot and immolate your chances by making a stupid decision.
• She felt like her dreams were being immolated by the harsh reality of life.