Definition of "destitute"

destitute1

/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/

destitute2

/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/
  • verb

    third-person singular simple present destitutes, present participle destituting, simple past and past participle destituted

    1. (transitive) To impoverish; to strip of wealth, resources, etc.