Decimate

Synonyms of decimate

• destroy
• annihilate
• devastate

Antonyms of decimate

• restore
• replenish
• rebuild

Collocations of decimate

population

Frequency: 80 %

The disease decimated the population of the small village.

forest

Frequency: 70 %

The wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only charred remains.

army

Frequency: 65 %

The surprise attack decimated the enemy army.

crop

Frequency: 60 %

The drought decimated the corn crop, leading to food shortages.

budget

Frequency: 50 %

The unexpected expenses decimated the company's budget for the year.

Idiomatic Expressions for decimate

• Phrase: decimate a population
  Meaning: to cause great destruction or loss of life, typically referring to a large portion of a population
  Usage: The hurricane decimated the coastal town, leaving many residents homeless.