decapitate
de·cap·i·tate / diˈkapiˌtāt/ • v. [tr.] cut off the head of (a person or animal): [as adj.] (decapitated) a decapitated body. ∎ cut the end or top from (something). ∎ fig. attempt to undermine (a group or organization) by removing its leaders.DERIVATIVES: de·cap·i·ta·tion / diˌkapiˈtāshən/ n.de·cap·i·ta·tor / -ˌtātər/ n.
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