Hinrichten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinrichten" is used as verb with the meaning of "execute" or "put to death".

Essential properties of "hinrichten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hinrichten
  • Simple past: richtete hin
  • Participle: hingerichtet

See full conjugation of hinrichten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hinrichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Legally execute someone, usually for a serious crime"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verbrecher wurde gestern hingerichtet.The criminal was executed yesterday.
  2. In einigen Ländern wird immer noch die Todesstrafe hingerichtet.In some countries, the death penalty is still carried out.
  3. Er wurde für seine Verbrechen hingerichtet.He was executed for his crimes.
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