DESTITUTE, adjective [Latin To set. Literally, set from or away.] 1. Not having or possessing; wanting; as destitute of virtue, or of peity; destitute of food and clothing. It differs from deprived, as it does not necessarily imply previous possession. 2. Needy; abject; comfortless; friendless. He will regard the prayer of the destitute Psalms 102:17. DESTITUTE, noun One who is without friends or comfort. DESTITUTE, verb transitive 1. To forsake. 2. To deprive.
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