deprive of
1 of 1verb/dɪˈpraɪv ʌv/
Forms:deprives of,depriving of,deprived of,deprived of
1
to take away or deny someone or something the possession or enjoyment of a particular thing
- The harsh punishment sought to deprive the convict of freedom for an extended period.
- Economic downturns can deprive individuals of job opportunities and financial stability.
- The sudden illness threatened to deprive him of the physical abilities he once took for granted.
- The court order aimed to deprive the defendant of access to certain assets during the legal proceedings.
- Overuse of natural resources can deprive future generations of the benefits derived from a sustainable environment.