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Lacking in material possessions or financial wealth
“The reforms are necessary to improve the conditions in these impoverished areas.”
Bankrupt, unable to pay one's debts
“Their exploitative actions have rendered many of the people debt-laden, bankrupt and impoverished.”
Unsuitable for, or inconducive to, growing crops or vegetation
“Only the river Guadiana Menor, with a small valley, provides a contrast to the impoverished landscape.”
Depleted, having been used up
“A rising world population requiring an improved standard of living clashes with the oncoming realities of a planet of impoverished resources.”
Containing a significant or excess amount of liquid or water
With little or no rainfall or humidity
Scruffy or shabby in nature or appearance
Deprived of, or lacking in, something that is expected or needed
Having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication
Causing unhappiness or discomfort
Characterized by poverty or a lack of productivity
Past tense for to use up the supply or resources of
“The ongoing drought has continued to impoverish the once fertile land, depleting its water supply and agricultural resources.”
Past tense for to impoverish or financially ruin
“The sudden loss of a major client can swiftly impoverish a small business.”
Past tense for to weaken or deprive of strength or force
Past tense for to remove or take away (something) from (someone)
Past tense for to cause the downfall or ruin of
Past tense for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Past tense for to destroy, weaken or work against
Past tense for to make someone tired
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