| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| decimates | Drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something) |
| decimating | Drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something) |
| depresses | Reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, esp. an economic or biological system) |
| depress | Reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, esp. an economic or biological system) |
| independent | Not depending on something else for strength or effectiveness; freestanding |
