
Depopulate
Historical Context
Often used for historical events where populations decreased drastically.
The bubonic plague depopulated entire medieval towns.
Negative Connotation
Implies a reduction in population that is undesirable or harmful.
Natural disasters can quickly depopulate an affected area.
Not Gradual Change
Suggests a rapid or significant loss of population, not a slow decline.
The war threatened to depopulate the country’s once bustling cities. Compare with
AbandonDesertDesolateDisinheritDisplaceEmptyEvacuateVacate
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