How to pronounce “put to the sword”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To execute, especially by using a sword.
• (idiomatic) To severely defeat.
• (idiomatic) To kill by warfare.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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