PENURIES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word penuries. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENURIES
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dearth | nounn | |||||||
noun • an acute insufficiency • an insufficient quantity or number | ||||||||
deficiency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable • lack of an adequate quantity or number | ||||||||
insufficiency | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lack of competence • (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally • lack of an adequate quantity or number | ||||||||
lack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable verb • be without • To be insufficiently prepared | ||||||||
paucity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an insufficient quantity or number | ||||||||
scarcity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small and inadequate amount | ||||||||
shortage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required • an acute insufficiency | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
indigence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of extreme poverty or destitution | ||||||||
need | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a condition requiring relief • anything that is necessary but lacking • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • a state of extreme poverty or destitution verb • require as useful, just, or proper • have need of • have or feel a need for | ||||||||
pauperism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of extreme poverty or destitution | ||||||||
pauperization | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of extreme poverty or destitution • the act of making someone poor |