verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

debase, reduce to penury, sink, starve

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Example Sentences

Example:The political system is being debased by corruption and nepotism.

Definition:To lower the quality, standard, or value of something, often morally or economically.

From debase

Example:The prolonged drought reduced the farmers to penury, leaving them with nothing to harvest.

Definition:To reduce someone to extreme poverty, often through neglect or exploitation.

From reduce to penury

Example:The economic reforms have led to a general decline, with many sinking into poverty.

Definition:To go down or fall to a lower status or level, especially in terms of value or condition.

From sink

Example:The system is starving the poor of basic necessities, leaving them vulnerable.

Definition:To deprive of food or other necessities, often leading to poverty and destitution.

From starve