Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impoverish
verb
/ɪmˈpɑːv.ər.ɪʃ/
Definition
To make someone poor or to deprive them of their riches.
Examples
- The harsh economic policies could impoverish many families.
- Overfishing can impoverish marine ecosystems.
- Without proper management, the land is at risk of being impoverished.
Meaning
Impoverish refers to the act of reducing the wealth or resources of a person or community, often leading to poverty.
Synonyms
- deplete
- bankrupt
- destitute
- reduce
- make poor
