Impoverishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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impoverishing
[ ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃɪŋ ]
make poor
To make someone or something poor by taking away their money, possessions, or quality of life. It can also refer to making something weaker or less effective.
Synonyms
deprive, impoverish, make poor.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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impoverishing |
Typically used when describing the ongoing process of causing poverty or economic decline.
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make poor |
A simple, straightforward way of saying that someone or something is being made to lack money or resources. Often used in everyday language.
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deprive |
Used when talking about taking away something that is essential or valuable from someone.
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impoverish |
Usually used to describe the act of making someone or something poor, causing a decline in wealth or resources.
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Examples of usage
- Impoverishing the land through over-farming can lead to long-term consequences.
- The dictator's policies were focused on impoverishing the population to maintain control.
weakening
To weaken or deplete something, such as resources or strength. It can also refer to making something less valuable or significant.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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impoverishing |
Use this word when describing a process or action that makes something or someone very poor or reduces quality significantly. It often has a strong negative connotation.
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weaken |
This word is appropriate for situations where you describe the reduction in strength, power, or effect of something or someone.
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deplete |
This word is best used when you need to describe the gradual use or exhaustion of resources over time.
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diminish |
This word suits contexts where you describe something that is becoming smaller, weaker, or less significant in some way. It can be used in both neutral and negative situations.
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Examples of usage
- The constant wars were slowly impoverishing the kingdom.
- His reckless spending habits were impoverishing his savings.
Translations
Translations of the word "impoverishing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empobrecedor
🇮🇳 गरीब बनाना (garīb banānā)
🇩🇪 verarmend
🇮🇩 memiskinkan
🇺🇦 збіднюючий
🇵🇱 zubożający
🇯🇵 貧しくする (mazushiku suru)
🇫🇷 appauvrissant
🇪🇸 empobrecedor
🇹🇷 fakirleştiren
🇰🇷 빈곤하게 만드는 (bingonhage mandeuneun)
🇸🇦 مفقر (mufaqir)
🇨🇿 zchudobňující
🇸🇰 ochudobňujúci
🇨🇳 使贫困 (shǐ pínkùn)
🇸🇮 osiromašenje
🇮🇸 fátækur
🇰🇿 кедейлендіргіш (kedejlendirgish)
🇬🇪 გაღარიბება (gagaribeba)
🇦🇿 kasıbləşdirən
🇲🇽 empobrecedor
Etymology
The word 'impoverish' originates from the Old French word 'empovrir', which means 'to make poor'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The prefix 'im-' intensifies the meaning, emphasizing the act of making someone or something poor.
See also: impoverished, impoverishment.