Definition

A person or thing that makes someone or something poor or reduces their wealth.

Example

The impoverisher took away the community's resources, leaving many families in need.

Conversation

I was reading about how some policies can act as an impoverisher for the community.

That's interesting! I never thought of it that way.

Yeah, it's surprising how certain decisions can really impact people's lives.

Definitely, we need to be more aware of how those choices affect us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impoverisher → It is formed from "impoverish" (from Old French *empovrir*, meaning to make poor) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An impoverisher is a person who makes others poor or reduces wealth.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes poor' ('impoverish') — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the action.

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