gibbet vs hang

gibbet and hang both are nouns.

gibbet and hang both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gibbet	Yes	No	Yes	No
hang	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hang is a hypernym of gibbet; that is, hang is a word with a broader meaning than gibbet:

gibbet: hang on an execution instrument
hang: kill by hanging

Other hypernyms of gibbet include string up.

gibbet (noun)	hang (noun)
alternative terms for gallows	a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
	the way a garment hangs
	a special way of doing something

gibbet (verb)	hang (verb)
hang on an execution instrument	suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
expose to ridicule or public scorn	cause to be hanging or suspended
	fall or flow in a certain way
	be suspended or hanging
	place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
	be placed in position as by a hinge
	be suspended or poised
	hold on tightly or tenaciously
	decorate or furnish with something suspended
	let drop or droop
	give heed (to)
	kill by hanging
	prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
	be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
	be exhibited

Difference between gibbet and hang

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