Translation of "decimate" into Dutch

decimeren, uitroeien are the top translations of "decimate" into Dutch.

decimate verb noun grammar

(Roman history) To kill one man chosen by lot out of every ten in a legion or other military group. [..]

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  • decimeren

    verb

    to reduce to one-tenth [..]

    Beekeepers across Europe already know about the threat caused by the varroa mites that have decimated bee colonies.

    Bijenhouders in heel Europa zijn bekend met het gevaar van de varroamijt, die bijenkolonies decimeert.

  • uitroeien

    verb

    To kill in large numbers.

    All sank into silence and the whole country was decimated.

    Alles zonk weg in stilte en het hele land werd uitgeroeid.

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