Vocabulary Entry

beheaded

|verb • adjective

verb

to cut off the head of someone or something.

Example Sentences

"The executioner beheaded the condemned prisoner."

"In ancient times, enemies were often beheaded to instill fear."

"The villain in the story beheaded the dragon to claim its treasure."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The beheaded statue lay in pieces on the ground."

"The artist created a beheaded figure as part of the installation."

"The ancient ruins included a beheaded idol that fascinated archaeologists."