Decapitation and Slaying

Decapitation

Decapitation noun - Execution by cutting off the victim's head.
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Slaying and decapitation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slaying" instead a noun "Decapitation".

Nearby Words: decapitate, decapitated, decapitating

Slaying

Slaying noun - The intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life.
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Decapitation and slaying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decapitation" instead a noun "Slaying".

Nearby Words: slay, slayer
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