Associations to the word «Decapitation»

Wiktionary

DECAPITATION, noun. Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating
DECAPITATION, noun. The ousting or destruction of the ruling body of a government or other organization.
DECAPITATION, noun. (politics) The unseating of a senior politician.

Dictionary definition

DECAPITATION, noun. Execution by cutting off the victim's head.
DECAPITATION, noun. Killing by cutting off the head.

Wise words

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