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deprive
[dih-prahyv]
verb (used with object)
to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons).
to deprive a man of life; to deprive a baby of candy.
to remove from ecclesiastical office.
deprive
/ dɪˈpraɪv /
verb
(foll by of) to prevent from possessing or enjoying; dispossess (of)
archaic, to remove from rank or office; depose; demote
Other Word Forms
- deprivable adjective
- deprival noun
- deprivative adjective
- depriver noun
- nondeprivable adjective
- predeprive verb (used with object)
- self-depriving adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deprive1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He called it "a very positive sign" for athletes "unjustly deprived due to the political situation."
The October employment report has been canceled and the November report will come out late, depriving the Federal Reserve of critical information before its next meeting to decide whether to cut interest rates again.
He said: "I will not deprive our towns and villages of their Christmas lights, which are key drivers of local pride."
The enigmatic fellow was well aware of the estate’s predicament, as he himself was a skilled sandwich maker, and the lack of bread had deprived him of his favorite lunchtime meal.
The government, which was controlled solely by White people, intentionally deprived Colored schools of funding even though it taxed Colored people.
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