Behead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈhɛd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Behead is a verb meaning (transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.
Meaning
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.
Example Sentences
“For a while it was hand-to-hand between us, then blood went curling along the currents and I beheaded Grendel's mother in the hall with a mighty sword.”]
Word Forms
- beheads
- beheading
- beheaded
Synonyms for behead
Depending on context, synonyms include decapitate, decollate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decapitate, head, dehead, headhunt, scalp, unhead.
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