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beheading

UK
/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/
beheadingnoun
beheadings
pl
UK
/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/
Translations
The beheading was carried out at dawn.
Казнь была проведена на рассвете.
The beheading of the statue caused an uproar in the community.
Обезглавливание статуи вызвало возмущение в обществе.
Additional translations
отсечение головы
Definitions
The act of cutting off the head of a person or animal.
The beheading of the king was a significant event in the country's history.
Synonyms
decapitation
head removal
cutting off the head
execution
beheadingadjective
more beheading
Comp.
most beheading
Super.
UK
/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/
Attributive use (e.g., “a beheading video”).
Definitions
Relating to or involving the cutting off of a head.
Graphic websites often host beheading videos.
Synonyms
decapitatory
head-chopping
head-cutting
decapitating
beheadinggerund / present participle
Definitions
Present participle of behead, used adjectivally to describe someone or something performing or characterized by beheading.
The beheading executioner showed no remorse.
Synonyms
decapitating
decollating
beheadverb

beheading

Gerund

beheaded
Past Simple
beheaded
Past Participle
beheading
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈhɛd/
US
/bɪˈhɛd/
Translations
The king decided to behead the traitor.
Король решил обезглавить предателя.
Definitions
To cut off the head of someone, typically as a form of execution.
The king ordered the traitor to be beheaded at dawn.
To remove or destroy the leading part or leadership of something; to deprive of its head, literally or figuratively.
The sudden resignation of the CEO effectively beheaded the company’s management structure.
Synonyms
execute
cut off the head of
decapitate
remove the head of
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