Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to be lessened or destroyed in power, influence, or effectiveness

“The decline of the empire emperished the once-mighty culture.”

2. verb

to cause someone to lose their dignity or prestige

“His scandal emperished his reputation as a respected politician.”

3. noun

the act of causing something to be lessened or destroyed in power, influence, or effectiveness

“The emperishing of the empire marked the beginning of a new era.”