deprive
word
Definition
To take something important or necessary away from someone, often causing difficulty or suffering. Usually used in a passive sense or with 'of'.
Usage & Nuances
Usually found as 'deprive someone of something.' Formal or written style; not commonly used in casual speech. Implies someone is forced to lose something essential or valuable, not just denied for a short period.
Spanish: privar - quitarPortuguese (BR): privarPortuguese (PT): privarChinese (Simplified): 剥夺Chinese (Traditional): 剝奪Hindi: वंचित करनाArabic: يَحرِمBengali: বঞ্চিত করা - থেকে বঞ্চিত করাRussian: лишатьJapanese: 奪う - 奪い去るVietnamese: tước đoạtKorean: 빼앗다Turkish: mahrum bırakmakUrdu: محروم کرناIndonesian: menyebabkan kekurangan - membuat kehilangan
Example Sentences
They try not to deprive anyone of their rights.
basic
It's wrong to deprive children of food.
basic
Lack of sleep can deprive you of energy.
basic
The accident deprived him of the ability to walk.
natural
Don't deprive yourself of happiness by worrying too much.
natural
Strict diets can sometimes deprive your body of important nutrients.
natural