Decapitation
/dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts12 letters
Definition of Decapitation
noun
- Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating
- The ousting or destruction of the ruling body of a government or other organization.
"A decapitation strike carried out by drone killed many of the country's senior generals."
- The unseating of a senior politician.
"The decapitation of the Foreign Secretary was a significant publicity coup for the opposition."
Anagrams of Decapitation
No exact anagrams found for "decapitation". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "decapitation" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
c3
a1
p3
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Decapitation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Decapitation"
Decapitation is a 12-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Decapitation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "decapitation" is a high-scoring word.