Synonyms for

Beheaded

Verb / bɪˈhedɪd / Another word for beheaded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut off someone's head.

Synonyms & similar words

decapitated behead decollate decapitate decapitate execute kill murder assassinate slay sever remove eliminate terminate dispatch liquidate obliterate

Synonyms by register

Formal

decapitated guillotined

Informal

chopped off lopped off

Literary

severed lopped

Antonyms

alive born created generated started originated

Common collocations

  • beheaded the king
  • beheaded the prisoner
  • was beheaded
  • ordered to beheaded
  • accused of beheading
  • beheaded by an axe
  • beheaded in public

Word family

noun beheading
verb behead
adjective beheaded

Usage note

Beheaded is the past participle and past tense of the verb 'behead'. It specifically refers to the act of cutting off someone's head, often as a form of execution or punishment.

Example sentences

  1. The executioner beheaded the criminal with one swift stroke of his sword.
  2. The queen was beheaded for her involvement in the conspiracy against the king.
  3. In ancient times, people believed that beheading their enemies would bring them victory in battle.

Quotes

  • I have beheaded better men than myself.
  • Off with his head!
  • The blade that beheads is not always sharp.

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