verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The decimation of the army left the remaining troops demoralized.

Definition:the act or an instance of decimating; a reduction by one-tenth; a severe reduction

From decimation

Example:A severe drought decimated the population of the town.

Definition:to significantly reduce the population by one-tenth

From decimate the population

Example:The military offensive was designed to decimate the opposition's ranks.

Definition:to severely reduce the effectiveness or number of the opposition

From decimating the opposition

Example:The city was decimated by the earthquake and now needs rebuilding.

Definition:to be significantly reduced in number due to a disaster or event

From be decimated by