decapitate

Meanings

Verb

cut the head of
To remove the head of.
To oust or destroy the leadership or ruling body of (a government etc.).

Origin / Etymology

From French décapiter, from Late Latin decapitare, from de- + caput.

Synonyms

behead, decollate

Antonyms

recapitate

Scrabble Score: 15

decapitate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
decapitate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decapitate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

decapitate is a valid Words With Friends word