Decapitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decapitation is a noun meaning Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating.
Meaning
Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating.
More Meanings
- The ousting or destruction of the ruling body of a government or other organization.
- (politics) The unseating of a senior politician.
Example Sentences
A decapitation strike carried out by drone killed many of the country's senior generals.
The decapitation of the Foreign Secretary was a significant publicity coup for the opposition.
The Lib Dem contender hoping to accomplish a bit of pre-emptive decapitation is Andrew Crawford.
Even those who welcome the decapitation of the Iranian regime may feel deep unease about America’s behavior.
Word Forms
- decapitations
Synonyms for decapitation
Depending on context, synonyms include beheading.
Antonyms for decapitation
Common opposites include unarmored, unarmoured.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beheading, head, warhead, decollation, headsman, disemboweling.
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