Synonyms for destitution

Grammar : Noun

Spell : des-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛs tɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu-

Définition of destitution

Origin : early 15c., from Old French destitution and directly from Latin destitutionem (nominative destitutio) "a forsaking, deserting," from destitutus, past participle of destituere (see destitute).

noun indigence

Example sentences :

How can you raise the child of destitution and guilt to your own rank?
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

They all knew, though the widow would not own it, that destitution was at her door.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

There was thus always a fringe of peasant families on the verge of destitution.
Extract from : « The Enclosures in England » by Harriett Bradley

I do not know if I ever felt such an utter sense of destitution as at that moment.
Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

A case of destitution, completely; what the newspapers call 'extermination.'
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Nor is there anything which is more characteristic of destitution than this sentiment.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

But if you will not come, take my word for the state of their destitution.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

You are, as usual, the victim of cold and hunger, suffering from destitution and want.
Extract from : « Confessions Of Con Cregan » by Charles James Lever

In every part of the city scenes of destitution, misery and woe met the eye.
Extract from : « The Story of the Mormons » by William Alexander Linn

Except the hold of this devotion I've roused in her, God knows how, and her destitution.
Extract from : « Fraternity » by John Galsworthy

Antonyms for destitution

abundance

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