decapitation (Meaning)
decapitation (n)
execution by cutting off the victim's head
killing by cutting off the head
decapitation (n.)
The act of beheading; beheading.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decapitation
decapitation Sentence Examples
- The brutal decapitation of the statue in the town square shocked the entire community.
- The legend spoke of a mythical creature known for its penchant for decapitation.
- The executioner's axe swung swiftly, resulting in a clean decapitation of the condemned criminal.
- The ancient tribe practiced ritualistic decapitation as a form of sacrifice to their gods.
- The gruesome scene depicted in the horror movie involved a series of decapitations.
- Despite its barbaric nature, decapitation was sometimes considered a merciful form of execution in certain historical contexts.
- The medieval knight swung his sword with precision, causing the swift decapitation of his opponent.
- The forensic team concluded that the cause of death was a brutal decapitation.
- The tyrant's reign of terror was characterized by widespread decapitations of dissenters.
- The guillotine was infamous for its efficiency in carrying out decapitations during the French Revolution.
FAQs About the word decapitation
execution by cutting off the victim's head, killing by cutting off the headThe act of beheading; beheading.
head, behead, shorten,trim, guillotine, decollate, prune,scalp
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The brutal decapitation of the statue in the town square shocked the entire community.
The legend spoke of a mythical creature known for its penchant for decapitation.
The executioner's axe swung swiftly, resulting in a clean decapitation of the condemned criminal.
The ancient tribe practiced ritualistic decapitation as a form of sacrifice to their gods.