Impoverish Instant

The word stems from the Old French empovrir , combining the prefix en- (into) with povre (poor) . : It is a verb . Related Forms :

: To deplete a natural resource of its essential qualities . Poor farming techniques can impoverish the soil , stripping it of the nutrients needed for crops to grow . impoverish

: To drive a person or community into poverty . For example, natural disasters or predatory policies can impoverish entire populations . The word stems from the Old French empovrir

: To weaken the quality or value of something . One might argue that removing arts from a curriculum would impoverish our culture . Etymology and Usage impoverish

(Noun): The act or state of being made poor . Examples in Context