Decapitate

[dɪ'kæpɪteɪt] or [dɪ'kæpɪtet]

Definition

(verb.) cut the head of; 'the French King was beheaded during the Revolution'.

Checked by Bryant--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To cut off the head of; to behead.

(v. t.) To remove summarily from office.

Edited by Andrea

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Behead, decollate, deprive of the head.

Edited by Kathleen

Definition

v.t. to take the head from: to behead.—n. Decapitā′tion.

Edited by Ervin