Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪt/
noun a historical term meaning to kill one in every ten of a group
A1 The decimate of the population was a major concern for the government.
A2 The decimate of the crops led to food shortages in the region.
B1 The decimate of the forest was due to a combination of wildfires and deforestation.
B2 The decimate of the workforce resulted in layoffs and restructuring within the company.
C1 The decimate of the ecosystem had far-reaching consequences for the entire planet.
C2 The decimate of the city's infrastructure required extensive rebuilding and investment.
verb to destroy or kill a large portion of something
A1 The farmer decimated the weeds in his garden.
A2 The virus decimated the population of the small town.
B1 The hurricane decimated the coastal town, leaving behind destruction.
B2 The economic crisis decimated the company's profits, leading to layoffs.
C1 The war decimated the infrastructure of the country, causing widespread devastation.
C2 The wildfire decimated the forest, leaving behind a barren landscape.
formal The hurricane decimated the coastal town, leaving behind widespread destruction.
informal The wildfire decimated the forest, there's hardly any trees left.
slang That new virus is going to decimate the population if we don't take proper precautions.
figurative The unexpected news decimated her hopes and dreams.
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