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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In Bangladesh, the NGO said, 47,000 Rohingya refugees may be deprived of access to drinkable water.
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Isabelle Mayault, The Dial, 13 Feb. 2025
At schools, advocates say the crackdown will mean a loss of resources that foster success for students who historically were deprived of adequate learning opportunities, including tools that help teachers address achievement gaps.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Held deep underground in cold, airless tunnels, they are abused and deprived of light, water, hygiene, and medical care.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
They’ve also been deprived of the chance for new customers to spot their business while driving by.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Isabelle Mayault, The Dial, 13 Feb. 2025
At schools, advocates say the crackdown will mean a loss of resources that foster success for students who historically were deprived of adequate learning opportunities, including tools that help teachers address achievement gaps.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Held deep underground in cold, airless tunnels, they are abused and deprived of light, water, hygiene, and medical care.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
They’ve also been deprived of the chance for new customers to spot their business while driving by.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Deprive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deprive%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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