Words Containing Decimate

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Definition of decimate

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.

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The word decimate is a 8 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for decimate is: dec-i-mate