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impoverish

[im-pov-er-ish, -pov-rish] / ɪmˈpɒv ər ɪʃ, -ˈpɒv rɪʃ /
VERB
make poor
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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

However, this is unlikely as any fire sale "would impoverish China more than it would hurt the US", according to Capital Economics.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023

The judge said those convicted had by their actions helped impoverish Mozambique's people.

From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2022

Piety, in its turn, conscious of its proper nature, will not encroach on science; its affirmations can neither enrich, impoverish, nor embarrass science, for they bear on different points and answer different ends.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Sabatier, Auguste




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