IMPOVERISHING Synonyms

• impairing the strength and vitality

• becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so

• having a debilitating effect

• the act of removing the contents of something

• having a debilitating effect

• producing exhaustion

• any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

• loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer

• becoming weaker

• the act of reducing the strength of something

• causing debilitation

• moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

• use up (resources or materials)

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

• use up (resources or materials)

• take away possessions from someone

• keep from having, keeping, or obtaining

• take away

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• a ruined building

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• destroy or cause to fail

• reduce to bankruptcy

• reduce to ruins

• deprive of virginity

• fall into ruin