English-German translation for "executioner"

"executioner" German translation

executioner
[eksiˈkjuːʃənə(r)]noun | Substantiv s

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Henker, Scharfrichter Vollzieher, -strecker
  • Henkermasculine | Maskulinum m
    executioner
    Scharfrichtermasculine | Maskulinum m
    executioner
    executioner
  • Vollzieher(in), -strecker(in)
    executioner person who executessomething | etwas sth
    executioner person who executessomething | etwas sth
Opfer und Henker gelten demnach als gleichwertige Gesprächspartner.
To say that is to make victim and executioner equal partners in dialogue.
Source: Europarl
Aus Henkern dürfen keine Opfer gemacht werden und umgekehrt.
An executioner should not be seen as a victim or vice-versa.
Source: Europarl
Wer waren die Überwacher, wer die Wärter, wer die Scharfrichter?
Who were the administrators, guards, and executioners?
Source: News-Commentary
Noch vier Jahre mehr, Herr amerikanischer Henker.
Another four years, Mr American executioner!
Source: Europarl
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