Impoverishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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impoverishing

 

[ ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

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.
Context #2 | Verb

weakening

To weaken or deplete something, such as resources or strength. It can also refer to making something less valuable or significant.

Synonyms

deplete, diminish, weaken

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

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,832 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.