Decapitate — Definition & Meaning

What does decapitate mean?

verb

To behead or cut off the head of someone or something, often as a form of punishment or execution. To remove the head of something, such as a statue or a plant.

Example

"The dictator was decapitated in a military coup."

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Etymologically related

cap decapitate head behead

Synonyms for decapitate

behead executed sever amputate disembowel mutilate

Antonyms of decapitate

preserve protect save

Rhymes with decapitate

create irate relate terminate