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depopulate vs desolate

desolate vs depopulate

depopulate is not an adjective while desolate is an adjective.

depopulate and desolate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depopulate No No Yes No
desolate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, depopulate and desolate are synonyms defined as:
  • depopulate and desolate: reduce in population
depopulate (adjective) desolate (adjective)
crushed by grief
providing no shelter or sustenance
depopulate (verb) desolate (verb)
reduce in population reduce in population
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Difference between depopulate and desolate

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