Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Hanged.
How to pronounce hanged:
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Hanged - as a noun
The way a garment hangs
Example: "He adjusted the hang of his coat"
A gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
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gymnastic exerciseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hanged - as a verb
Be suspended or hanging
Example: "The flag hung on the wall"
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Cause to be hanging or suspended
Example: "Hang that picture on the wall"
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fastenfixsecureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Kill by hanging
Example: "The murderer was hanged on friday"
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string upHypernyms (Closely Related)
executeput to deathHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Let drop or droop
Example: "Hang one's head in shame"
Be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
Example: "This worry hangs on my mind"
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beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give heed (to)
Example: "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"
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advertattendgive earpay heedHypernyms (Closely Related)
listenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be suspended or poised
Example: "Heavy fog hung over the valley"
Hold on tightly or tenaciously
Example: "Hang on to your father's hands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clingBe exhibited
Example: "Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum"
Prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
Decorate or furnish with something suspended
Example: "Hang wallpaper"
Be placed in position as by a hinge
Example: "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"
Place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
Example: "Hang a door"
Suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
Example: "Hang the venison for a few days"
Example Sentences
"The criminal was hanged for his crimes."
"Some countries still practice hanged as a form of punishment."
"He was sentenced to be hanged by the neck until dead."
"The jury recommended that the murderer be hanged."
"The act of being hanged is considered a severe penalty."
Word Game Points
Is HANGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hanged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HANGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is HANGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hanged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHANGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is HANGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hanged is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHANGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
