impoverish

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The Luddite movement, which predated the Swing Riots, was led by textile workers convinced that power-operated looms would permanently impoverish the middle class.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Botswana's president Mokgweetsi Masisi told German media this would only impoverish Botswanans.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

Niger relies heavily on foreign aid, and sanctions could further impoverish its more than 25 million people.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Niger relies heavily on foreign aid and sanctions could further impoverish its more than 25 million people.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Consequently, whatever else this forward policy accomplishes, it cannot fail to impoverish the people and stimulate their discontent.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 by Various