deprive of

phrasal 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 of

The children are being deprived of a good education.

The study is examining what happens to people when they are deprived of sleep.

Examples of deprive of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider farmed animals: Billions live in confinement, deprived of autonomy, dignity and joy. —Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025

But the law’s suspension meant that inmates were being kept in their cells longer than the law allows, isolated and deprived of basic services, the lawsuit alleged. —Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025

Farm animals live in confinement, deprived of autonomy, dignity, and joy. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025

Idaho’s high court pointed out that due process applies only when someone could be deprived of life, liberty or property rights. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025

Rhymes for deprive of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove