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Vocabulary Entry
destitute
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Without the basic necessities of life; extremely poor.
Example Sentences
"The charity aims to help destitute families in the community."
"He felt a deep sense of compassion for the destitute individuals living on the streets."
"Winning the lottery changed her life, lifting her out of a destitute situation."
V
verb
To deprive of basic necessities; to make destitute.
Example Sentences
"The war has destituted countless families, leaving them without shelter."
"Natural disasters can destitute entire towns in a matter of hours."
"The economic collapse did not just affect the rich; it destituted many working-class people."