beheaded
An execution or an act of cutting off someone's head, often as a punishment.
Imagine watching the news and hearing about some sort of controversy. The word 'beheaded' might pop up when describing a statue or monument being taken down, usually because it's seen as problematic or connected to something unpleasant. This can happen with historical figures who held power in times that we now consider unjust. In a more extreme case, beheading is sometimes still used as a form of capital punishment in some countries, although this is rare and considered highly controversial by many people around the world.
How common is "beheaded"?
Word beheaded is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To remove the head of; to cut someone's head off.
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adjective
Having had one's head cut off.
Example: They gasped at the sight of the beheaded king.
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