Historical Executions

verb to put to death by nailing or binding to a cross

• Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross according to Christian belief.
• I can't believe they crucified him for something he didn't even do.
• They crucified his reputation by spreading those rumors about him.
• Her dreams of becoming a singer were crucified when she failed the audition.

verb to cut off the head of; behead

• The executioner decapitated the criminal with a single swift stroke of the sword.
• I can't believe they decapitated the main character in that show!
• If you mess with him, he'll decapitate you, no questions asked.
• The new policy effectively decapitated the power of the board members.