decapitated

verb

past tense of decapitate
as in headed
to cut off the head of a particularly gruesome series of murders in which the victims were decapitated

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Recent Examples of decapitated The famous sweater Cardellini is referring to is the one worn by Palmer in the original film when Pam was decapitated by a camp counselor. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 She was decapitated in the coaster accident, and now has a doll’s head where her real head used to be. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 That still seems to mean so little to him that Lestat’s headless body, the threat of Regina being decapitated, and his own imminent death has not moved Louis to make amends. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Given Jones’ flair for the dramatic, this week’s upcoming finale should deliver even more attention-grabbing moments, even after the last episode ended with the main characters getting decapitated. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 13 July 2026 That video showed the same cat being decapitated by Martel, according to prosecutors. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had happened with Venezuela only weeks before. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 Well, they’ve been largely decapitated. — NBC news, 7 June 2026 Harrison had already heard about the incident near East 59th Street and Kensington Avenue, later piecing together the details of the child found decapitated in the woods just north of Hibbs Park. — Caroline Zimmerman may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decapitated
  1. headed
  2. beheaded
Verb
  • Whether you’re headed on a weekend away or setting off on a weeks-long adventure across countries, a solid travel tote is going to be your most useful companion.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ewing made an out that did stand in the bottom half, racing toward the line for a belly-first grab on Dubón's liner that appeared headed toward the corner.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of headed
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  • His unprecedented February arrest was the first of a royal since 1649, when King Charles I was beheaded for high treason.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Compared to Louis’ time beheaded, Lestat’s is as breezy as his dream of the forest.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of beheaded

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“Decapitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decapitated. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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