deprive


de·prive

vt \di-ˈprīv\
de·prived; de·priv·ing

Definition of DEPRIVE

: to take something away from and especially something that is usually considered essential for mental or physical well-being <a child deprived of emotional support> <tissue deprived of oxygen>

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