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- pronunciation:
- dih
praIv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
deprives, depriving, deprived |
| definition 1: |
to take a possession or attribute away from; divest of.
The hurricane deprived many residents of their homes.The factory's closing deprived workers of their livelihoods.- synonyms:
- bereave, deny, refuse, strip, withhold
- antonyms:
- enrich, provide
- similar words:
- abridge, confiscate, dispossess, divest, mulct, seize, take, wrest
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| definition 2: |
to prevent from having or enjoying; deny.
Excessive homework deprives children of time with their families.The oppressive government deprived the people of their basic rights. |
| related words: |
mortify, rob |
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| derivations: |
deprivable (adj.), depriver (n.) |
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