Definition

A person who cuts off the head of someone or something.

Example

The beheader was known for his brutal methods during the war.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie featuring a beheader?

Yeah, I read that it has some intense scenes!

I wonder how they portray such a dark character like a beheader.

It'll be interesting to see if they make it more dramatic or stick to the horror.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beheader → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to cause to be or to make) and "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the upper part of the body or the head) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "beheader" refers to a person who causes the act of beheading, or making someone headless.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes' ('be-') someone 'headless' ('head') — that's why a beheader is a person who beheads.

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