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Depopulate

To deprive of inhabitants, whether by death or by expulsion; to reduce greatly the populousness of; to dispeople; to unpeople.

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Reduce 76% connected

To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shrink 76% connected

To wrinkle, bend, or curl; to shrivel; hence, to contract into a less extent or compass; to gather together; to become compacted.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Depopulation 74% connected

The act of depopulating, or condition of being depopulated; destruction or explusion of inhabitants.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Depopulation 74% connected

The act of depopulating, or condition of being depopulated; destruction or explusion of inhabitants.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Desolate 92% connected

Destitute or deprived of inhabitants; deserted; uninhabited; hence, gloomy; as, a desolate isle; a desolate wilderness; a desolate house.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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