noun
extreme poverty or lack of the means of subsistence
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The government is working to alleviate the destitution faced by many families in the country.
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It's heartbreaking to see the destitution in this neighborhood, we should do something to help.
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People in that area are really struggling with destitution, it's rough out there.
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The artist's painting depicted a scene of emotional destitution, conveying a sense of despair and hopelessness.