decapitation
noun/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,175 most common English word
Meaning
The act of cutting off someone's head.
Example sentence
The history book described the decapitation of the king as a turning point in the revolution.
Synonyms & related words
- beheading
- execution
- severing
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