Meaning & Definition of word "Decapitation"

Decapitation

/dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/

1. the action of cutting off the head of a person or animal.
- Example: The decapitation of the statue caused a public outcry.
2. the removal of the head, typically as a form of execution.
- Example: The historical records showed that decapitation was a common method of punishment in ancient times.
3. the act of eliminating leadership or authority from an organization.
- Example: The company's sudden decapitation left many employees uncertain about their future.

From Latin 'decapitare', meaning 'to cut off the head'.

headless body:

A body without a head, often used in crime contexts.

cut off someone's head:

To remove someone's authority or power.

lose one's head:

To become frantic or irrational; to succumb to panic.

beheader:

One who beheads; an executioner.

headless:

Without a head; decapitated.

execution:

The carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person.

Meaning: Losing one's head in a situation.

Example Sentence: When the deadline hit, I really felt like I was facing decapitation with all the stress.

Meaning: To be cut off completely from a situation.

Example Sentence: After the scandal broke, he was decapitated from the project.