decimate in German
decimate in German is dezimieren, verheeren, zugrunde richten — decimate means to destroy or reduce a large part of something.
decimate in German
dezimieren
verheeren
(loosely) To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
zugrunde richten
(loosely) To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
übel zurichten
(loosely) To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
What does "decimate" mean?
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verb To destroy or reduce a large part of something.
"The wildfire decimated the local wildlife population."
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verb Historically, to kill one in every ten of a group, especially as a punishment carried out in the Roman army.
"According to legend, the legion was decimated after the mutiny."
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decimate in a sentence
- The wildfire decimated the local wildlife population.
- Cheap imports decimated the domestic textile industry.
- According to legend, the legion was decimated after the mutiny.
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What is "decimate" in German?
"decimate" in German is dezimieren, verheeren, zugrunde richten. decimate means: To destroy or reduce a large part of something.
How do you use "decimate" in a sentence?
Example: "The wildfire decimated the local wildlife population." In German, "decimate" is dezimieren, verheeren, zugrunde richten.
Are there other ways to say "decimate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "decimate": dezimieren, verheeren, zugrunde richten, übel zurichten.
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