1. to cut off someone’s head, especially as a form of execution

Examples

• The king ordered his enemies to be beheaded.
• In medieval times, nobles were often beheaded with a sword.
• The executioner beheaded the prisoner at dawn.
• Marie Antoinette was beheaded during the French Revolution.
• The statue was beheaded by vandals.
• Historical records show that many traitors were beheaded.