deprive
Americanverb (used with object)
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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.
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to remove from ecclesiastical office.
verb
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(foll by of) to prevent from possessing or enjoying; dispossess (of)
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archaic to remove from rank or office; depose; demote
Related Words
See strip 1.
Other Word Forms
- deprivable adjective
- deprival noun
- deprivative adjective
- depriver noun
- nondeprivable adjective
- predeprive verb (used with object)
- self-depriving adjective
Etymology
Origin of deprive
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English depriven, from Anglo-French, Old French depriver, from Medieval Latin dēprīvāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + prīvāre “to deprive” ( prīv(us) private + -āre infinitive suffix)
Example Sentences
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The crucial role of Synopsys in the chip industry could lead to fears that Nvidia is seeking to deprive its rivals of its services.
From Barron's
This year, the project aims to provide new gifts to children living in the boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, which are among the most deprived in England.
From BBC
Monmouthshire was the only council with no neighbourhoods ranked as highly deprived, with one neighbourhood in Chepstow found to be the least deprived in Wales.
From BBC
Britain is also grappling with a growing child dental health problem with up to six in 10 children in some deprived areas having rotting teeth by the age of five.
From Barron's
A food charity helping people in deprived areas across Surrey and Sussex says this winter could be the toughest yet for its users.
From BBC
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