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DESTITUTION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word destitution. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word destitution. (close relations)
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impoverishment
nounn
noun

• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

• the act of making someone poor

indigence
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

neediness
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the quality of needing attention and affection and reassurance to a marked degree

pauperism
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

penury
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

poverty
nounn
noun

• the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

want
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• a specific feeling of desire

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• have need of

• hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

• wish or demand the presence of

• be without, lack; be deficient in

destituteness
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Best Hypernyms For DESTITUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for destitution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
poverty impoverishment need poorness privation destituteness

Alternatives for IMPOVERISHMENT

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