Synonyms of executed

executed

verb

past tense of execute

1

as in enforced

to carry out effectively

the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enforced
• implemented
• administered
• applied
• effected
• rendered
• invoked
• fulfilled
• enacted
• brought about
• cited
• effectuated
• prosecuted
• upheld
• honored
• observed
• promulgated
• discharged
• legislated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded

2

as in performed

to carry through (as a process) to completion

when you execute this dance step, try to keep your arms a little higher

Synonyms & Similar Words

• performed
• accomplished
• fulfilled
• achieved
• made
• did
• implemented
• prosecuted
• committed
• perpetrated
• completed
• carried out
• negotiated
• finished
• carried off
• went through
• realized
• pulled off
• effected
• put through
• brought off
• practiced
• brought about
• attained
• effectuated
• compassed
• followed through (with)
• nailed
• repeated
• worked (at)
• engaged (in)
• ended
• reenacted
• aced
• actualized
• wound up
• reduplicated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failed
• slighted
• slurred
• skimped

3

as in assassinated

to put to death deliberately

during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assassinated
• murdered
• killed
• dispatched
• terminated
• neutralized
• liquidated
• slaughtered
• destroyed
• got
• snuffed
• whacked
• offed
• slew
• put away
• knocked off
• iced
• croaked
• took out
• did in
• rubbed out
• bumped off
• did away with
• claimed
• eliminated
• butchered
• shot
• massacred
• shot down
• carried off
• cut down
• felled
• eradicated
• blotted out
• exterminated
• annihilated
• wiped out
• blew away
• zapped
• smote
• mowed (down)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restored
• raised
• revived
• animated
• resurrected
• resuscitated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of executed

Duckett, a former Mascotte police officer convicted of the 1987 death of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee, is to be executed at noon on that date. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

The award is being executed in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and is intended to speed the transition of the company’s technology from development into operational use. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Abarca called the hearing after Homeland Security Investigations executed a criminal search warrant at the food manufacturer, an operation that resulted in multiple people being taken into custody. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

In essence, the unmanned systems executed a doctrinal infantry assault without exposing soldiers to enemy fire. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Kilburg executed this risk reversal, and currently holds a position in SPCX in his Mango Growth ETF (GARY). — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 17 July 2026

On July 8, federal agents executed a search warrant at his home, which uncovered an Apple MacBook and an Apple account linked to the hacking activities. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Of the 63 inmates executed in the United States in 2025 and so far this year, Florida has carried out 28 of them. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 July 2026

An emergency search warrant was executed at the apartment on July 4, where investigators recovered Felix’s Haitian passport and photographic evidence. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026