Definition of deprive 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.
- The children are being deprived of a good education.
- The study is examining what happens to people when they are deprived of sleep.
