deprive

[dɪˈpraɪv]

deprive Definition

• 1. to take something away from someone or something
• 2. to prevent someone from having something that they need or want

Using deprive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deprive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government has deprived us of our basic rights.

• Example

  The illness deprived him of the ability to walk.

• Example

  She felt deprived of love and affection.

deprive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deprive

• dispossess
• divest
• rob
• deny
• strip

Antonyms for deprive

• provide
• endow
• bestow

Phrases with deprive

• deprive of sleep

  to prevent someone from sleeping

  Example

  The noise outside deprived me of sleep all night.

• deprive of food

  to prevent someone from having enough food to eat

  Example

  The drought has deprived many people of food.

• deprive of liberty

  to take away someone's freedom

  Example

  The prisoner was deprived of his liberty for ten years.

Origins of deprive

from Old French 'deprivier', meaning 'to deprive'

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Summary: deprive in Brief

The verb 'deprive' [dɪˈpraɪv] means to take something away from someone or something, or to prevent someone from having something they need or want. It can be used in various contexts, such as basic rights, abilities, or emotions. Examples include 'The government has deprived us of our basic rights' and 'She felt deprived of love and affection.'