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Depriving Meaning in English

word · lemma: deprive

dɪˈpɹaɪvɪŋ
di-PRY-ving
dɪpɹˈaɪvɪŋ
di-PRY-ving

التعريف

Taking something away from someone or not allowing them to have something they need or want.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Depriving' is usually used with 'of' (e.g., 'depriving someone of sleep'). It often refers to something essential being taken away. Common in formal or serious contexts. Don't confuse with 'depraved', which means morally corrupt.

جمل نموذجية

The new rules are depriving workers of their breaks.

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Lack of sleep is depriving him of energy.

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She was depriving herself of sweets to stay healthy.

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By staying late at work every night, he's really depriving himself of a social life.

natural

Parents worry that too much screen time is depriving kids of outdoor play.

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Cutting funding means you're depriving communities of essential services.

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