impoverish (im-pov-er-ish)

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

Rhymes

  • impoverish