Violent Acts In History

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noun a method of execution in which the victim is drawn and quartered

verb to execute by tying each limb to a horse and driving them in different directions

  • In medieval times, traitors were often subjected to the punishment of being drawn and quartered.
  • I heard they used to draw and quarter people back in the old days.
  • If you mess with the boss, he'll have you drawn and quartered.
  • The team felt like they were being drawn and quartered by the relentless schedule.