Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decapitation
noun
/ˌdɛkəˈpeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of beheading; the removal of the head from the body.
Examples
- The punishment for treason in some ancient cultures was decapitation.
- The horror movie featured a scene that graphically depicted decapitation.
- During the French Revolution, decapitation was a common method of execution.
Meaning
Decapitation refers to the process of cutting off the head of a person or an animal, often resulting in death. It is commonly associated with execution methods throughout history.
Synonyms
- beheading
- execution
- murder
