deprive Synonyms

deprive Meaning

Wordnet

deprive (v)

take away possessions from someone

keep from having, keeping, or obtaining

take away

Webster

deprive (v. t.)

To take away; to put an end; to destroy.

To dispossess; to bereave; to divest; to hinder from possessing; to debar; to shut out from; -- with a remoter object, usually preceded by of.

To divest of office; to depose; to dispossess of dignity, especially ecclesiastical.

deprive Sentence Examples

  1. I can't help but feel that my busy schedule will deprive me of quality time with my family.
  2. It's unfair to deprive children of access to education due to their socioeconomic status.
  3. She made the difficult decision to deprive herself of sweets in order to achieve her fitness goals.
  4. The economic downturn threatens to deprive many families of their basic necessities.
  5. The dictator's oppressive regime sought to deprive citizens of their freedom of speech.
  6. Sleep deprivation can have serious consequences on cognitive function and overall health.
  7. He decided to deprive himself of social media for a month to focus on personal growth.
  8. Being constantly on call for work can deprive individuals of much-needed rest and relaxation.
  9. The thief sought to deprive the elderly woman of her life savings through deception.
  10. The wildfire threatened to deprive communities of their homes and livelihoods.

FAQs About the word deprive

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I can't help but feel that my busy schedule will deprive me of quality time with my family.

It's unfair to deprive children of access to education due to their socioeconomic status.

She made the difficult decision to deprive herself of sweets in order to achieve her fitness goals.

The economic downturn threatens to deprive many families of their basic necessities.