deprive (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpraɪv/
Definition
To prevent someone from having or using something, especially something important or pleasant.
Examples
The drought threatened to deprive the villagers of their water supply.
He felt that his upbringing had deprived him of a normal childhood.
The company's actions could deprive shareholders of their dividends.
How to Use deprive
- deprive of (prepositional phrase)
- To take away a right or possession from someone. — "The government cannot deprive citizens of their basic rights."
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