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decapitation

/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/

decapitationnoun

decapitations

Translations

The decapitation of the statue was a shocking act of vandalism.

Обезглавливание статуи было шокирующим актом вандализма.

Definitions

The action of cutting off the head of a person or animal.

The historical records detailed the decapitation of the king during the revolution.

A strategy in military or political contexts aimed at removing the leadership or command structure of an enemy.

The military operation focused on the decapitation of the enemy's command to disrupt their operations.

Synonyms

cutting off the head

head removal

decapitationadjective

/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/

Used attributively in phrases such as "decapitation strike" or "decapitation strategy".

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of the removal of a leadership or command structure.

The general advocated a decapitation strategy to disable the enemy government.