Dictionary definition of impoverish

1. The war threatened to impoverish an already struggling nation.
2. His reckless spending habits began to impoverish him slowly.
3. The new tariffs on exports threaten to impoverish small business owners.
4. Environmental degradation can impoverish ecosystems and reduce biodiversity.
5. The loss of their primary income source began to impoverish the family.
6. Overfishing in this area will only impoverish both the ocean and the local fishermen.
7. The closure of the factory is expected to impoverish the entire town.
8. The community fears that the new legislation will impoverish the local schools.
9. The constant flow of refugees into the area could impoverish the resources of the host country.
10. The rising costs of education continue to impoverish countless families.
11. The monopolistic practices of some corporations can impoverish local entrepreneurs.
12. They must realize that short-term gains can often impoverish their long-term prospects.
13. The company's unethical sourcing of materials will eventually impoverish the communities they exploit.
14. The economic downturn threatened to impoverish many families.
15. Greedy corporations often exploit workers and impoverish communities.
16. Natural disasters can suddenly impoverish entire regions.
17. The war's aftermath continued to impoverish the nation.
18. High medical bills can quickly impoverish individuals without insurance.
19. Corruption in government can impoverish a nation's resources.
20. The prolonged drought began to impoverish local farmers.
21. Reckless spending can gradually impoverish even the wealthiest.
22. Inflation can silently impoverish those on fixed incomes.
23. Exploitative landlords often impoverish vulnerable tenants.
24. The decision to cut social programs could further impoverish the marginalized.