Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something poorer or less prosperous

“The economic crisis began to impoverish many families in the region.”

2. verb

to deprive someone or something of material comforts or necessities

“The harsh winter began to impoverish the village of its food supplies.”

3. verb

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

“The company’s new policy began to impoverish the team’s morale.”