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Vocabulary Entry
decapitation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of removing the head from the body.
Example Sentences
"The execution involved the decapitation of the prisoner."
"In ancient times, decapitation was a common form of punishment."
"The horror movie featured a scene of dramatic decapitation."
V
verb
To remove the head from; to behead.
Example Sentences
"The legend said that the warrior would decapitate his enemies in battle."
"They planned to decapitate the statue to replace it with a new one."
"The king had ordered to decapitate any traitors."