War, disease, and famine continue to ravage the poverty-stricken country, despite the decades-long international effort to ameliorate the situation.
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Poverty-stricken
Synonyms for "poverty-stricken" (38 found)
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The small village was poverty-stricken, with many families struggling to afford even basic necessities like food and water.
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