Depopulate

usgb/ˌdiːˈpɑːpjuleɪt/
verb

To cause to have fewer people.

The towns were depopulated during the war.
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Historical Context

Often used for historical events where populations decreased drastically.

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The bubonic plague depopulated entire medieval towns.
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Negative Connotation

Implies a reduction in population that is undesirable or harmful.

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Natural disasters can quickly depopulate an affected area.
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Not Gradual Change

Suggests a rapid or significant loss of population, not a slow decline.

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The war threatened to depopulate the country’s once bustling cities.
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