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to decimate
01
diezmar
to kill large groups of people
Transitive: to decimate a group of people
Example
The deadly virus threatened to decimate the population if not controlled.
The invading army aimed to decimate the opposing forces during the battle.
02
decimar, destruir una décima parte
(in a Roman legion) to kill one in every ten soldier
Transitive: to decimate a group of soldiers
Example
The general decided to decimate the rebellious soldiers as a harsh punishment.
In ancient times, the Roman legions would decimate their own ranks to maintain discipline.
word family
decimal
Adjective
decimate
Verb
decimation
Noun
decimation
Noun
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