tyburn

/ˈtɪbərn/

Definitions

1. noun

A gallows on the River Thames in London, where many famous people were executed, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The condemned man was led to the Tyburn gallows on his last day.”

Synonyms

  • executioner
  • gallows

Antonyms

  • pardon
  • reprieve