Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decapitar
verb
/ˈdɛkəˌpɪteɪt/
Definition
To decapitate means to behead or to remove the head from a body.
Examples
- During the punishment, the condemned was to be decapitated.
- In ancient times, it was common to decapitate prisoners of war.
Meaning
The act of cutting off someone’s head, often used in a historical or violent context.
Synonyms
- behead
- execute
- head off