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 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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While the offerings have a wellness focus, guests are not deprived of indulgences or alcohol.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Under the 14th Amendment, no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property by the state without going through due process.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
They were cut off from contact with their families, deprived of legal help, and taunted by guards.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
As a result, entities with more potential to drive current or future growth or profitability are deprived of capital or headcount.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Under the 14th Amendment, no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property by the state without going through due process.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
They were cut off from contact with their families, deprived of legal help, and taunted by guards.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
As a result, entities with more potential to drive current or future growth or profitability are deprived of capital or headcount.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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 2 Sep. 2025.
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