decapitate
verb (used with object), de·cap·i·tat·ed, de·cap·i·tat·ing.
Origin of decapitate
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Contemporary Examples of decapitate
They decapitate those men deemed foes of their faith and celebrate the gore online, holding up the severed heads.
Maybe the Republicans will attempt to decapitate the federal government by leaving it without major cabinet officials.
The plane stopped a good hundred meters from where we are standing but it looks like it is going to decapitate us.
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’: Oscar Nominees Gary Oldman and Peter StraughanLorenza Muñoz
February 15, 2012
During the run-up to that war, the world was assured it would be a quick, painless fight intended only to decapitate the regime.
Historical Examples of decapitate
But when they have been tried and they have failed, decapitate them.
Vittoria, CompleteGeorge Meredith
The censor can decapitate ideas which but for him might have lived forever.
Pieces of HateHeywood Broun
Good policy, perhaps; but it is better to corrupt than to decapitate.
The Man Who LaughsVictor Hugo
Renata continued to pick violets, and Max to decapitate those he could find.
Christopher Hibbault, RoadmakerMarguerite Bryant
This cannibal trophy is not a sign of barbarous customs: the Bee does not decapitate Ants to adorn her hut.
Bramble-bees and OthersJ. Henri Fabre