Synonyms of decapitate

decapitate

verb

di-ˈka-pə-ˌtāt 

as in to head

to cut off the head of

a particularly gruesome series of murders in which the victims were decapitated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• head
• behead
• trim
• shorten
• guillotine
• scalp
• prune
• decollate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decapitate

Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had happened with Venezuela only weeks before. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 June 2026

When a fan sees Victor Wembanyama almost decapitate Jalen Brunson and not get called for a flagrant foul, then sees the refs call a flagrant on Brunson for incidental contact, how are they supposed to react? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026

Well, they’ve been largely decapitated. — NBC news, 7 June 2026

After decapitating the body, Kennedy tied the head to the top of the family's minivan with a bungee cord, making for a less-than-pleasant five-hour drive back home to Mount Kisco, New York, according to her recollection. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026