Definitions

1. verb

to make someone poor or reduce their wealth

“The tax policy was criticized for impoving the economic status of many middle-class citizens.”

2. verb

to make someone feel or seem poor, especially in a moral or spiritual sense

“The scandal impoved the reputation of the company, but it also damaged its customers’ trust.”

3. verb (archaic or poetic)

to reduce or diminish something, especially in quality or value

“The artist’s skills were impoved by years of practice, but her talent was eventually impoved by her own self-doubt.”

4. noun

a person who has been made poor or is in a state of poverty

“The charity helped the impoor families in the community by providing them with food and shelter.”