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decapitation

de·ca·pi·tation

UK/dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US/diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

execution by cutting off the victim''s head

Synonyms
2.

killing by cutting off the head

Synonyms

Origin

From French décapitation.

Phrases

  • decapitation secretion
  • decapitation strike

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