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decollate

/ˌdɛkəˈleɪt/
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Other forms: decollated

Definitions of decollate
  1. verb
    cut the head of
    synonyms: behead, decapitate
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    types:
    guillotine
    kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine
    type of:
    kill
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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