The term 'make destitute' can be summarized as 'BANKRUPT'. Bankruptcy is a legal status of a person or other entity that cannot repay debts to creditors. It is usually initiated by the debtor, but can sometimes be forced upon the debtor by creditors. Bankruptcy is a form of debt relief that allows a debtor to discharge some or all of their debts and start fresh. In most cases, bankruptcy provides protection from creditors and allows the debtor to keep certain assets.