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decapitation

The correct spelling is decapitation.

How to pronounce decapitation

noun

IPA: /dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/

Say it like: Dec-api-tas-hon

The correct spelling is decapitation. Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating For example: "A decapitation strike carried out by drone killed many of the country's senior generals."

Usage Examples

A decapitation strike carried out by drone killed many of the country's senior generals.

The decapitation of the Foreign Secretary was a significant publicity coup for the opposition.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating
  2. 2.The ousting or destruction of the ruling body of a government or other organization.
  3. 3.The unseating of a senior politician.

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