1. the act of cutting off someone’s head, especially as a form of execution
2. the removal of the head or top part of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The museum displayed medieval weapons used for decapitation.
• Decapitation was a common form of execution in ancient times.
• The accident resulted in the decapitation of several street signs.
• The storm caused the decapitation of many tall trees in the park.
• Historical accounts describe the decapitation of the king during the revolution.
• The sculpture depicted the mythical decapitation of Medusa.
• Emergency crews worked to clear the decapitation of power lines.