Decapitate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈkapɪteɪt/

Origin

From French décapiter, from Late Latin decapitare, from de- + caput.

Full definition of decapitate

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove the head of.

Synonyms

• behead
• decollate

Antonyms

• recapitate

Derived terms

• decapitation