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deprivation

noun

ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce deprivation (audio)
Definition of deprivationnext
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

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Recent Examples of deprivation The rare mental illness is linked to stress, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes following childbirth. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Reddington asked, referring to sleep-deprivation as a form of torture. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Crucially, Brenners isn’t some communal-dining deprivation retreat. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Some research suggests sleep deprivation can alter metabolism and decrease BMR. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deprivation
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  1. lack
  2. loss
  3. privation
  4. denial
Noun
  • The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team's efforts to get information.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • A lot of the critiques up to this point have been about a lack of fluidity and flow to dancers — people look stiff, this isn’t surprising — but all of that is gone here.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lack
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  • Across a run of six defeats in seven matches, which left his tenure hanging by a thread, the Forest and Brighton losses were the worst.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of loss
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  • Though each of the Ghetto’s three areas (the Ghetto Nuovo, the Ghetto Vecchio, and the Ghetto Nuovissimo) retained its own, distinct character until remarkably late, it was always cramped, unsanitary, and marred by privation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These adjustments add to the fact that while blockades can impose privation, modern governments and their nationalist populations can accept a lot of suffering before considering major political concessions.
    — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of privation
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  • Hamilton's denial follows a report Tuesday in Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera which said Hamilton had asked for changes to Ferrari's trackside staff and that his relationship with team principal Fred Vasseur was strained.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • About a third of mortgage denials for primary home purchases with conventional loans in 2025 were due to a lack of credit history, according to Zillow’s analysis of 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of denial

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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprivation. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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