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poorhouse Synonyms

Another word for poorhouse

Choosing another word for poorhouse depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of extreme poverty, financial ruin, or bankruptcy (usually used in phrases such as 'in the poorhouse' or 'drive to the poorhouse').

Usage Example

"These unexpected medical bills and legal fees are going to put us in the destitution if we are not careful."

Strong
destitution
poverty
bankruptcy
penury
ruin
indigence
insolvency

• noun (Context 2)

Historically, a government-run or publicly supported residential institution where impoverished or destitute people were lodged and often required to work.

Usage Example

"During the nineteenth century, families who could no longer pay their rent feared being sent to the local almshouse."

Strongest
almshouse
workhouse
Strong
poor farm

Opposites of poorhouse

The opposite of poorhouse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wealth
affluence
prosperity
See all opposites of poorhouse

• Nearby Words

poopy
poor
poorbox
poorhouse
poorly
poorness
poorwill

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Poorhouse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/poorhouse
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