redecimate

/riːdɪˈkeɪmeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To cut down again or reduce in size or amount.

“The new plan aims to redecimate the company’s expenses and increase profitability.”

2. verb

To reduce or cut down something that has grown or increased.

“The new disease management strategies were designed to redecimate the population of infected animals.”

3. noun

The act of cutting down or reducing something that has grown or increased.

“The redecimation of the forest resulted from the ongoing deforestation efforts.”

Synonyms

  • cut down
  • diminish
  • minimize
  • reduce

Antonyms

  • augment
  • expand
  • grow
  • increase