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decimating

/dɪˈsɪtɪmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does decimating mean?

verb

to reduce or destroy a large proportion of something, especially a population or crop, often as a result of disease, war, or other disaster. to cause a significant loss or reduction in something.

Example

"The disease was decimating the local wildlife population, and conservation efforts were underway to stop it."

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