Synonyms for decimated
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : des-uh-meyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛs əˌmeɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for decimated
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for decimated
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