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behead
verb be·head \bi-ˈhed, bē-\
: to cut off the head of (someone) especially as a punishment
Full Definition of BEHEAD
transitive verb
: to cut off the head of : decapitate
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First Known Use of BEHEAD
before 12th century
Related to BEHEAD
- Synonyms
- decapitate, guillotine, head
Rhymes with BEHEAD
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BEHEAD Defined for Kids
behead
verb be·head \bi-ˈhed\
be·head·edbe·head·ing
Definition of BEHEAD for Kids
: to cut off the head of
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