* War decimated the city's population, leaving only a handful of survivors. (meaning: greatly reduced or destroyed)
* The disease decimated the local honeybee population, threatening the entire ecosystem. (meaning: severely damaged or killed off)
* The budget cuts decimated the arts program, forcing the school to cancel all performances. (meaning: significantly reduced or eliminated)
* The storm decimated the crops, leaving farmers with no harvest for the year. (meaning: destroyed or ruined)
* The fire decimated the forest, leaving only blackened trees and ash. (meaning: completely wiped out)