Beheader: meaning, definitions and examples

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beheader

 

[ bษชหˆhษ›dษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime

A person who beheads someone, usually as a form of punishment or execution.

Synonyms

decapitator, executioner, headman

Examples of usage

  • The beheader was sentenced to life in prison for his gruesome crimes.
  • The beheader carried out the execution with precision and coldness.
Context #2 | Noun

fiction

A fictional character who is known for beheading others, often portrayed as a ruthless and brutal figure.

Synonyms

beheading villain, headhunter

Examples of usage

  • In the story, the beheader was a mysterious and terrifying figure who struck fear into the hearts of the villagers.
  • The novel's antagonist was a cold-hearted beheader who showed no mercy.

Translations

Translations of the word "beheader" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decapitador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ€เคถ เค•เคพเคŸเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Enthaupter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemenggal kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตะทะณะพะปะพะฒะปัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekapitator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆ–ๅˆ‡ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcapiteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decapitador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kelleci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ์ˆ˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุทุน ุงู„ุฑุคูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popravฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popravca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฉ้ฆ–่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obglavljalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ะบะตััƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ kษ™sษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decapitador

Etymology

The word 'beheader' dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the combination of 'be-' meaning 'to cause to be' and 'head', referring to the act of removing someone's head. The concept of beheading has been a method of execution and punishment for centuries, often used as a form of public spectacle. In literature and folklore, the beheader is a common character archetype, often representing power, fear, and brutality.

See also: head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.