verb
hanged
HANGD
verb
1
Past tense of "hang" used specifically for execution by the neck.
"He was hanged at dawn for his crimes."
How to Use Hanged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past tense of "hang" reserved for executions, as opposed to "hung" for objects.
Common mistake
Use "hanged" only for people being executed; use "hung" for pictures, clothes, and other objects.
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