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Antonyms for decimated

Grammar : Verb
Spell : des-uh-meyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛs əˌmeɪt

Definition of decimated

Origin :
  • c.1600, in reference to the practice of punishing mutinous military units by capital execution of one in every 10, by lot; from Latin decimatus, past participle of decimare (see decimation). Killing one in ten, chosen by lots, from a rebellious city or a mutinous army was a common punishment in classical times. The word has been used (incorrectly, to the irritation of pedants) since 1660s for "destroy a large portion of." Related: Decimated; decimating.
  • verb destroy
Example sentences :
  • A decimated enemy in the first flush of annoyance can be dangerous.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 » by Various
  • Decimated, out-worn, but dangerous, the aiding regiments from the left did well.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • I cured Patty Dence of diphtheria, when it decimated the village.
  • Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
  • Both ships were badly riddled by shot, and their crews were decimated.
  • Extract from : « Across the Spanish Main » by Harry Collingwood
  • Where was all his legacy of knowledge when Norfolk was decimated?
  • Extract from : « Medical Essays » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • Quick as lightning he passes; and the dancers are decimated.
  • Extract from : « The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles » by Jean Henri Fabre
  • In previous wars when a battalion was decimated or had lost ten per cent.
  • Extract from : « The Red Watch » by J. A. Currie
  • It was a difficult bit; and the column was decimated before it had passed.
  • Extract from : « The Mason-bees » by J. Henri Fabre
  • Rather than alter its track, the column was decimated a second time.
  • Extract from : « The Mason-bees » by J. Henri Fabre
  • These were decimated on the spot, and the remainder imprisoned.
  • Extract from : « Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

Synonyms for decimated

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