pauperize
verbHow many syllables in pauperize?
There are 3 syllables in the word pauperize.How to pronounce pauperize:
Definition of pauperize:
- pauperize (verb):
- take away.
- to make bankrupt
- to reduce to poverty
Synonyms for pauperize:
bankrupt
beggar
break
bust
clean (out)
cripple financially
decline
deprive
impoverish
reduce
reduce to beggary
ruin
wipe out
worsen
Antonyms for pauperize:
adorn
aid
assist
beautify
build
construct
cure
decorate
encourage
envigorate
expand
fill
fix
give
grow
heal
help
honor
honour
increase
inspirit
invigorate
let go
lose
mend
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