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IMPOVERISHMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Impoverishment.

Impoverishment - as a noun

The state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poorness10poverty15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financial condition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of making someone poor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pauperisation17pauperization26

Example Sentences

"The prolonged drought resulted in the impoverishment of farmers in the region."
"The economic recession led to the impoverishment of many families."
"The corrupt government officials caused the impoverishment of the nation."
"The war caused the impoverishment of the affected communities."
"The policies of the dictatorship led to the widespread impoverishment of the population."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPOVERISHMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impoverishment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPOVERISHMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is IMPOVERISHMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impoverishment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPOVERISHMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is IMPOVERISHMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impoverishment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPOVERISHMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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