deprive of
verb
deprived of; depriving of; deprives of
: to take (something) away from (someone or something) : to not allow (someone or something) to have or keep (something)
The change in her status deprived her of access to classified information.
The new environmental law will deprive some fishermen of their livelihood.
They're depriving him of a chance to succeed.
—often used as (be) deprived ofThe children are being deprived of a good education.
The study is examining what happens to people when they are deprived of sleep.
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The government is appealing that decision, disputing that Parias was deprived of access to counsel.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
Heliconois hecale also maintained body mass and muscle function for longer — even when deprived of pollen.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Students should not be deprived of a quality education because of their ZIP code.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The method of nitrogen hypoxia requires prisoners to breathe in the gas through an industrial-grade mask while strapped to a gurney and being deprived of oxygen.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
Heliconois hecale also maintained body mass and muscle function for longer — even when deprived of pollen.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Students should not be deprived of a quality education because of their ZIP code.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The method of nitrogen hypoxia requires prisoners to breathe in the gas through an industrial-grade mask while strapped to a gurney and being deprived of oxygen.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deprive of
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“Deprive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deprive%20of. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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