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(de-cap-i-tate) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to cut off the head of someone or something.

Example Sentence

The vet will decapitate an animal for testing.

More Example Sentences

They decided to decapitate the old statue.

Synonyms

behead; sever; cut off

Antonyms

to stitch together

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Rhymes

  • decapitate
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