decapitation strike

noun

An initial attack (often nuclear) that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation.

“Near-synonym: first strike”

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first strike
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Meanings

noundecapitation strike (plural decapitation strikes)

plural decapitation strikes

  1. An initial attack (often nuclear) that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation.

    Near-synonym: first strike

    Synonyms: first strike

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn initial attack (often nuclear) that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation.

Similar
first strike
Also see
first strike

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 斬首行動 /斩首行动
  • 斬首行動 /斩首行动 (zhǎnshǒu xíngdòng)attack aiming to destroy the central command and control
Polish atak dekapitacyjny
  • atak dekapitacyjnyattack aiming to destroy the central command and control
Cite this entry
APA

decapitation strike. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decapitation%20strike

MLA

“decapitation strike.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decapitation%20strike. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “decapitation strike,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decapitation%20strike.

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