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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impoverish

/ɪmˈpɔvərɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does impoverish mean?

verb

To reduce someone or something to a state of poverty, or to deprive someone or something of resources or wealth.

Example

"The economic policies of the government were designed to impoverish the poor and enrich the wealthy."

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