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decapitation

UK
/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

decapitationnoun
decapitations
pl
The decapitation of the statue was a shocking act of vandalism.
Обезглавливание статуи было шокирующим актом вандализма.
Synonyms
beheading
execution
cutting off the head
head removal
decapitationadjective
UK
/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as "decapitation strike" or "decapitation strategy".

Definitions

decapitationnoun
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.
decapitationadjective
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.
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