DECIMATE
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Decimate.
Decimate - as a verb
Kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in roman armies
Kill in large numbers
Example: "The plague wiped out an entire population"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annihilate13carry offeliminate11eradicate12extinguish21wipe outDecimate - as a noun
A tithe or other 10% tax or payment.
A tenth of something.
A set of ten items.
Example Sentences
"The tornado decimated the small town, destroying nearly every building in its path."
"The plague decimated the population, reducing it by more than half."
"The aggressive species of fish decimated the native underwater ecosystem."
"The economic crisis decimated the company, forcing it to lay off most of its employees."
"The wildfires decimated the forest, leaving behind nothing but charred remains."
Word Game Points
Is DECIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decimate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DECIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decimate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DECIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decimate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
