beggaring

[US]/ˈbegərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbɛɡərɪŋ/

Translation

vto cause someone to become very poor; to make someone a beggar
nthe state of being extremely poor; the condition of living as a beggar

Phrases & Collocations

beggaring description

beggar's belief

beggar thy neighbor

a beggar's opera

beggar's bowl

Example Sentences

his constant spending is beggaring his family.

the economic policies are beggaring the middle class.

she felt that her lavish lifestyle was beggaring her future.

the war is beggaring the nation.

his gambling habits are beggaring him.

the charity's funds are beggaring due to mismanagement.

excessive taxes are beggaring the citizens.

his addiction is beggaring his health.

unemployment is beggaring many families.

the financial crisis is beggaring the economy.

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