Deprive of Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈpɹaɪv/ /ˈəv
di-PRYV-uhv
dɪpɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɒv
di-PRYV-ov
Definition
To take something important or necessary away from someone, so they no longer have it or cannot use it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; always used with an object ('deprive someone of something'). Common in legal, medical, educational, and social discussions. Often implies causing harm or disadvantage by removing a benefit or right.
Spanish: privar dePortuguese (BR): privar dePortuguese (PT): privar deChinese (Simplified): 剥夺Chinese (Traditional): 剝奪Hindi: से वंचित करनाArabic: يَحرِم منBengali: বঞ্চিত করাRussian: лишатьJapanese: 奪うVietnamese: tước điKorean: 빼앗다 - 박탈하다Turkish: mahrum bırakmakUrdu: محروم کرناIndonesian: menghilangkan - merampas
Example Sentences
The new rule will deprive students of their free time.
basic
It is wrong to deprive children of food.
basic
They were deprived of their rights during the war.
basic
If you don't sleep, you deprive yourself of energy for the next day.
natural
The law shouldn't deprive anyone of a fair chance.
natural
Losing his job deprived him of his sense of purpose.
natural