Synonyms of deprivation

deprivation

noun

ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən 

as in lack

the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed

the concern of some that there has been a deprivation of rights since the passing of laws to combat the threat of terrorism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lack
• loss
• privation
• denial
• absence
• shortage
• poverty
• forfeiture
• deficiency
• sacrifice
• need
• scarcity
• penalty
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• dearth
• dispossession
• bereavement
• forfeit
• want
• paucity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• control
• ownership
• possession
• gain
• accumulation
• acquiring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deprivation

Sleep deprivation is one of the most common health issues facing parents, and new research shows the toll reaches far beyond feeling tired. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Though parents may be able to push through sleep deprivation, adults, like children, need quality sleep to maintain their mental well-being, and going without rest can lead to a similar cascade of negative effects. — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026

Hayes will be charged with second-degree murder, first-degree and second-degree child cruelty, and first-degree child cruelty - deprivation of necessary sustenance. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Chronic sleep deprivation can increase the risk of conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026