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impoverish

[im-pov-er-ish, -pov-rish] / ɪmˈpɒv ər ɪʃ, -ˈpɒv rɪʃ /
VERB
make poor
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The concern among some groups is that the lower amount will impoverish people who are ill and have little prospect of getting a job anytime soon.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Luddite movement, which predated the Swing Riots, was led by textile workers convinced that power-operated looms would permanently impoverish the middle class.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Niger relies heavily on foreign aid, and sanctions could further impoverish its more than 25 million people.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023

The judge said those convicted had by their actions helped impoverish Mozambique's people.

From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2022

And is it not a pity to impoverish our county by making the bulk of its land useless?

From The Squatter and the Don by Loyal, C.




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