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