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decimate

The word “decimate” has 3 syllables: dec-i-mate

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛs.ə.meɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “decimate” has 110 synonyms and 43 antonyms.

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Synonyms for decimate

Antonyms for decimate

Meanings of decimate

  • noun
    1. A tithe or other 10% tax or payment.
    2. A tenth of something.
    3. A set of ten items.
  • verb
    1. To kill one-tenth of a group, (specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.
    2. To destroy or remove one-tenth of anything.
    3. To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
    4. To exact a tithe or other 10% tax.
    5. To tithe: to pay a 10% tax.
    6. To decimalize: to divide into tenths, hundredths etc.
    7. To reduce to one-tenth: to destroy or remove nine-tenths of anything.
    8. To replace a high-resolution model with another of lower but acceptable quality.

Example Sentences

  • The wildfire threatened to decimate the entire forest.
  • A sudden disease outbreak could decimate the population of the village.
  • The invading army tried to decimate the enemy’s defenses.
  • Pollution continues to decimate marine life in the region.
  • The new policy could decimate small local businesses if implemented.

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