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to decimate
01
to kill large groups of people
Transitive: to decimate a group of people
Example
During the war, conflicts decimated the soldiers on the front lines.
The famine had the potential to decimate the already vulnerable communities.
The plague had the ability to decimate medieval towns and cities.
02
(in a Roman legion) to kill one in every ten soldier
Transitive: to decimate a group of soldiers
Example
In ancient times, the Roman legions would decimate their own ranks to maintain discipline.
The general decided to decimate the rebellious soldiers as a harsh punishment.
The leader vowed not to decimate his troops, but to find a fair solution to the conflict.
Example
During the war, conflicts decimated the soldiers on the front lines.
The famine had the potential to decimate the already vulnerable communities.
The plague had the ability to decimate medieval towns and cities.
The deadly virus threatened to decimate the population if not controlled.
The invading army aimed to decimate the opposing forces during the battle.
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