privation (Meaning)

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privation (n)

a state of extreme poverty

act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

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a state of extreme poverty, act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

deprivation, lack, denial, absence,loss, poverty, scarcity, bereavement, want, shortage

possession,control, ownership, control, possession, ownership, accumulation, accumulation, gain,gain

The refugees endured extreme privation as they fled their war-torn homeland.

During the harsh winter, the villagers faced privation as food supplies dwindled.

The economic downturn led to widespread privation, with many families struggling to afford basic necessities.

The explorer documented the privations he faced during his journey through the unforgiving wilderness.