decapitate

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Synonyms: delapidate, decapitated, capitate, decrepitate, decantate, decapacitate, decapulate, decapitates, decapitator, bicapitate

Antonyms: delapidate, decapitated, capitate, decrepitate, decantate, decapacitate, decapulate, decapitates, decapitator, bicapitate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|literal}} To [[remove]] the [[head]] of.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To [[oust]] or [[destroy]] the [[leadership]] or [[ruling]] [[body]] of (a [[government]] etc.).

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