Amputation and Decapitation

Amputation

Amputation noun - A surgical removal of all or part of a limb.
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Synonyms for Amputation

Decapitation and amputation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Decapitation" instead a noun "Amputation".

Nearby Words: amputate, amputated, amputee, amputating

Decapitation

Decapitation noun - Execution by cutting off the victim's head.
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Synonyms for Decapitation

Amputation and decapitation are semantically related. You can use "Amputation" instead a noun "Decapitation".

Nearby Words: decapitate, decapitated, decapitating

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  • Although amputation, decapitation and on at least one occasion, crucifixion, were all features of the 80s transformers comics.
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