decimated

[des-uh-mey-tid] / ˈdɛs əˌmeɪ tɪd /

VERB

destroy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annihilate exterminate obliterate slaughter wipe out

STRONG

butcher execute massacre

WEAK

kill off stamp out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bear build create

Example Sentences

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Over the next two quarters, real estate and banks were decimated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A new species of "killer fungus" has been discovered in Britain that destroys an aggressively invasive plant, raising hopes that decimated native habitats could be restored.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It is Swatch’s latest attempt to drive sales of affordable watches, which have been decimated by smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Palisades fire in January 2025 decimated the district.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Plus, you pretty much decimated their chances of winning, so, you know. Thank you.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon