Decimation
Decimation noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Usage example: the virtual decimation of the coastal town by the hurricane
Loss and decimation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loss" instead a noun "Decimation".
Loss
Loss noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Usage example: the loss of the oil tanker was more significant than the loss of its cargo
Decimation and loss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decimation" instead a noun "Loss".
Nearby Word: losing
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Enraged over the loss of the Vault, the decimation of their forces and the death of Steele (though mostly just losing the Vault), the Crimson Lance have decided that the Vault Hunters must die.
Source: Video Game / Borderlands
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