decapitate

Example:The condemned prisoner was beheaded as a public spectacle, serving as a deterrent for other potential criminals.

Definition:To cut off the head of, often as a method of execution.

Example:In graphic novels, this character often found themselves decapitated in action scenes, symbolizing their brutal demise.

Definition:To cut off or divide something from a whole; especially in the sense of separation by cutting or decapitation.

Example:The boxer hoped for a quick slug and cut, aiming to decapitate his opponent early in the match and secure an early win.

Definition:Typically used in sports terminology, referring to a quick and decisive killing or cutting down of an opponent, metaphorically similar to decapitation.