Synonyms of impoverished

Verb


1. impoverish, deprive

usage: make poor

2. deprive, impoverish, worsen, decline

usage: take away

Adjective


1. destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needy, poverty-stricken, poor (vs. rich)

usage: poor enough to need help from others

2. broken, wiped out(predicate), impoverished, destroyed (vs. preserved)

usage: destroyed financially; "the broken fortunes of the family"

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Definition and meaning of impoverished (Dictionary)