DECAPITATE

[ dɪ'kapɪteɪt ]

■ verb

1》 cut off the head of.

2》 attempt to undermine (a group) by removing its leaders.

Derivatives

decapitation noun

decapitator noun

Origin

C17: from late L. decapitat- , decapitare 'to ~', from de- + caput , capit- 'head'.