Word Meaning

decimates definition and meaning

v. t. To take the tenth part of; to tithe.
v. t. To select by lot and punish with death every tenth man of; as, to decimate a regiment as a punishment for mutiny.
v. t. To destroy a considerable part of; as, to decimate an army in battle; to decimate a people by disease.

Crossword clues for decimates

- Destroy a significant proportion of
- Annihilates
- Destroys greatly