Definitions

1. verb

to make someone poor or to deprive someone of wealth or resources

“The government’s policies were accused of impoverishing the lower classes.”

2. verb

to deprive someone of a vital or essential resource

“The lack of access to clean water was said to be impoverishing the community.”

3. verb

to make something seem less valuable or attractive

“The economic downturn had a tendency to impoverish the city’s cultural scene.”