deprive of
phrasal verb
deprived of; depriving of; deprives of
: to take (something) away from (someone or something) : to not allow (someone or something) to have or keep (something)
The change in her status deprived her of access to classified information.
The new environmental law will deprive some fishermen of their livelihood.
They're depriving him of a chance to succeed.
—often used as (be) deprived ofThe children are being deprived of a good education.
The study is examining what happens to people when they are deprived of sleep.
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The unexpected turn of events explains why audiences have been deprived of scenes between their favorite couple: Hondo and his wife, Nichelle Carmichael (Rochelle Aytes).
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Existing through the current dictatorship means trying to have lives that could be deprived of vital needs.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
As subsidiaries, they are often deprived of strategic independence and fiscal autonomy, rendering long-term growth plans subordinate to broader organizational priorities.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In one case, a Pingtan crew member who tried to leave a vessel after learning of unpaid wages was allegedly denied permission and deprived of food for three days, according to the statement.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Existing through the current dictatorship means trying to have lives that could be deprived of vital needs.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
As subsidiaries, they are often deprived of strategic independence and fiscal autonomy, rendering long-term growth plans subordinate to broader organizational priorities.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In one case, a Pingtan crew member who tried to leave a vessel after learning of unpaid wages was allegedly denied permission and deprived of food for three days, according to the statement.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deprive of
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“Deprive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deprive%20of. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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