Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
behead
verb
/bɪˈhɛd/
Definition
To remove the head from the body of a person or an animal.
Examples
- The historical account described how the king ordered to behead the traitor.
- In myths, dragons were sometimes said to behead their victims with a single snap of their jaws.
- As a form of punishment, some countries have laws that allow for beheading in extreme cases.
Meaning
The act of decapitating someone, often used in the context of punishment or execution.
Synonyms
- decapitate
- execute
- remove the head
