Definition of Decapitate
Decapitate
de·cap·i·tate
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(verb)
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
e.g. The executioner was tasked with decapitating the condemned prisoner.
(verb)
to remove the leaders of an organization or group as an attempt to undermine the organization;
e.g. The police planned to decapitate the mafia gang by capturing its leader.
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