PENURY Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
penury.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word penury. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word penury. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENURY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | indigence | nounn | ||||
| 2 | pauperism | nounn | ||||
| 3 | destitution | nounn | ||||
| 4 | impoverishment | nounn | ||||
| 5 | neediness | nounn | ||||
| 6 | poverty | nounn | ||||
| 7 | scarcity | nounn | ||||
| 8 | want | verbv | ||||
| 9 | barrenness | nounn | ||||
| 10 | insufficiency | nounn | ||||
| 11 | need | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | pauperization | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PENURY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
penury, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
impoverishment
poorness
poverty
