Definitions and Examples of deprive, withhold
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To take away something that is important or necessary from someone.
Example
The pandemic has deprived many people of their jobs and livelihoods.
To refuse to give or grant something.
Example
The company decided to withhold bonuses this year due to financial difficulties.
Key Differences: deprive vs withhold
- 1Deprive implies taking away something that is necessary or important, while awarded implies giving something as a prize or honor.
- 2Withhold implies refusing to give or grant something, while awarded implies giving something as a recognition or reward.
Effective Usage of deprive, withhold
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use deprive and withhold to express the opposite meaning of awarded.
- 2Discuss Rights: Use deprive to discuss situations where someone's rights have been taken away.
- 3Negotiate: Use withhold in negotiations to refer to something that is being refused or held back.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of awarded are deprive and withhold. Deprive means to take away something important or necessary, while withhold means to refuse to give or grant something. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, discuss rights, and negotiate effectively.
