destitute
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/
The English word “destitute” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
verb
- To impoverish; to strip of wealth, resources, etc.
Etymology
From Middle English destitute, destitut, from Latin dēstitūtus.
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