decapitation

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Noun decapitation has 2 senses

decapitation, beheading - execution by cutting off the victim's head
--₁ is a kind of execution, executing, capital punishment, death penalty
decapitation, beheading - killing by cutting off the head
--₂ is a kind of killing, kill, putting to death

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Decapitation

Decapitation refers to the act of completely removing or severing someone's head from their body. It can be a form of execution, a violent act, or a medical procedure.

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Noun

Sense 1: The act or process of beheading someone.

Example sentence: The decapitation of the criminal served as a warning to others.

Sense 2: A method of execution by removing the head from the body.

Example sentence: In medieval times, decapitation was a common punishment for treason.

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