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Meaning of decollation
decollation (n.)
The act of beheading or state of one beheaded; -- especially used of the execution of St. John the Baptist.
A painting representing the beheading of a saint or martyr, esp. of St. John the Baptist.
decollation Sentence Examples
- (Historical context) The history books depicted the decollation of the king's enemies as a brutal display of power. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
- The artist's charcoal sketch captured the raw emotion of the decollation scene.
- Due to the graphic nature of the decollation, the film received an R rating. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
- The legend of the headless horseman originated from a story of a knight's decollation.
- The decollation of Saint John the Baptist is a recurring theme in religious art.
- The play's description of the decollation was so vivid, it sent shivers down the audience's spines. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
- Some cultures practiced ritual decollation as a form of human sacrifice. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
- Historians debate the accuracy of historical accounts describing methods of decollation.
- The museum exhibit offered a sanitized version of decollation, omitting the gory details.
- The documentary explored the psychological impact of witnessing a decollation. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
FAQs About the word decollation
The act of beheading or state of one beheaded; -- especially used of the execution of St. John the Baptist., A painting representing the beheading of a saint or
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(Historical context) The history books depicted the decollation of the king's enemies as a brutal display of power. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
The artist's charcoal sketch captured the raw emotion of the decollation scene.
Due to the graphic nature of the decollation, the film received an R rating. (be aware this sentence describes violence)
The legend of the headless horseman originated from a story of a knight's decollation.
