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Decapitate Definition & Meaning

decapitate
verb
  1. cut the head of; "the French King was beheaded during the Revolution"

"Decapitate" in song lyrics

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  • "I bench press and back break, cut and decapitate"
    Fes Taylor f/ Lon Dini — 2 Hot 2 Touch
  • "Cultivate, amputate, alter states, decapitate"
    Frukwan f/ Maraj — Frukwan
  • "I was gettin' some head, phony rappers I decapitate"
    Hi-Tek f/ Dion, Talib Kweli — Time

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Frequently asked questions

What does decapitate mean?
cut the head of; "the French King was beheaded during the Revolution"
What part of speech is decapitate?
Decapitate is a verb.

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