Definitions
decimate
- Referring to a significant reduction in numbers or quantity. - Describing the destruction of a large portion of something. - Talking about the elimination of a significant part of a group or population.
- Describing the complete destruction or obliteration of something. - Referring to the total defeat or overpowering of an opponent or enemy. - Talking about the eradication of something completely and utterly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe destruction or reduction of something.
- 2Both words imply a significant impact on the subject.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical destruction.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
- 5Both words are strong and intense verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Extent: Annihilate implies complete and utter destruction, while decimate suggests a significant reduction but not necessarily complete destruction.
- 2Intensity: Annihilate is more intense and severe than decimate.
- 3Scope: Annihilate can refer to the destruction of a single entity or a group, while decimate typically refers to a group or population.
- 4Usage: Annihilate is less common than decimate and is often used in more extreme or dramatic contexts.
Remember this!
Decimate and annihilate are synonyms that both describe destruction or reduction of something. However, annihilate is more intense and severe, implying complete and utter destruction, while decimate suggests a significant reduction but not necessarily complete destruction. Additionally, annihilate is less common and often used in more extreme or dramatic contexts.
