
Impoverish
Economic Impact
Often used to describe actions or policies that significantly lower people's financial stability.

The new trade restrictions could impoverish the local market.
Not Instant
Impoverishment is usually a process over time, not a single event.

These policies slowly impoverished the entire region.
Cultural Nuance
Can imply neglect or indifference from those in power.

The corrupt government had impoverished its citizens for decades.
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BankruptDepressDepriveDrainExhaustPerishRuin
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