Phrase guide

decapitation strike

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: first strike

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: first strike

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: strike, attack

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 斬首行動 /斩首行动 — attack aiming to destroy the central command and control
  • Chinese Mandarin: 斩首行动 (zhǎnshǒuxíngdòng) — attack aiming to destroy the central command and control
  • Polish: atak dekapitacyjny — attack aiming to destroy the central command and control