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PENURIES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word penuries. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word penuries. (close relations)
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penurypenuriously

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

Best Hypernyms For PENURIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for penuries, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
impoverishment poorness poverty

Alternatives for DEARTH

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