What is the definition of
penury
1.
[ noun ]
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Synonyms:
need
beggary
pauperism
pauperization
indigence
Examples:
"their indigence appalled him"
"a general state of need exists among the homeless"
Related terms:
poverty
beggar
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Similar spelling:
Penner