Decapitation Meaning in English

word

US

dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən

di-KAP-i-TAY-shuhn

UK

dɪkˌæpɪtˈeɪʃən

dik-AP-i-TAY-shuhn

Definition

The act of cutting off the head of a person or animal, often used in historical or violent contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal and specific; mostly found in historical, legal, or violent crime contexts. Not used in casual speech. Commonly seen in news, documentaries, or discussions about history or punishment.

• Spanish: decapitación
• Portuguese (BR): decapitação
• Portuguese (PT): decapitação
• Chinese (Simplified): 斩首
• Chinese (Traditional): 斬首
• Hindi: सिर काटना
• Arabic: قطع الرأس
• Bengali: শিরচ্ছেদ
• Russian: обезглавливание
• Japanese: 斬首
• Vietnamese: chặt đầu
• Korean: 참수
• Turkish: kelle kesme
• Urdu: سر قلم کرنا
• Indonesian: pemenggalan kepala

Example Sentences

The king was sentenced to decapitation.

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Decapitation was used as punishment in ancient times.

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The movie showed a scene of decapitation.

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Stories about pirates often mention decapitation as a form of terror.

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Modern laws do not allow decapitation as punishment anywhere.

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He studies the history of decapitation rituals in different cultures.

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