decapitate — to cut off the head of a person or animal
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut off the head of a person or animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/
Korean meaning: 목을 베다, 참수하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**캐**피테잇
Example Sentences
- The ancient king threatened to decapitate anyone who brought bad news.
- My mom said she'd decapitate me if I came home late again, but I think she was just being dramatic.
- The vandals decapitated all the garden gnomes in the neighborhood.
decapitate
VERB//dɪˈkæpɪteɪt//
to cut off the head of a person or animal
The executioner raised his axe to decapitate the condemned traitor at dawn.
They participate as they anticipate... decapitate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '머리를 제거한다'는 뜻입니다. 중세 시대 처형 방법에서 유래된 무서운 단어지만, 현재는 비유적으로도 많이 사용됩니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The ancient king threatened to decapitate anyone who brought bad news.”
“My mom said she'd decapitate me if I came home late again, but I think she was just being dramatic.”
“The vandals decapitated all the garden gnomes in the neighborhood.”
“The new CEO plans to decapitate the old management structure.”
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