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deprive

/dɪˈpɹaɪv/verb

To take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it.

Example sentences

  • “The long night shifts deprived her of proper sleep.”
  • “Cutting the art program would deprive children of a creative outlet.”

Takes 'of': you deprive someone of something. 'Deprived' on its own describes people lacking basic advantages.

Synonyms for deprive

  • deny
  • rob
  • strip

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