impoverish
(im-pov-er-ish)
4 syllables
Definition
verb. 1 to make poor; cause to live in poverty; 2 to exhaust the natural richness or strength of; to take away
Example Sentence
Uncontrolled gambling can impoverish a person.
Synonyms
beggar; bust; destitute; needy; poor; privation
Antonyms
affluent; enrich; opulent; rich
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Rhymes
- impoverish