Synonyms of deprive

deprive

verb

di-ˈprīv 

1

as in to strip

to take something away from

working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strip
• divest
• bereave
• defraud
• abate
• denude
• cheat
• clean (out)
• shortchange
• impoverish
• bankrupt
• disfurnish

2

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)

a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depose
• sack
• dismiss
• topple
• unseat
• dethrone
• displace
• oust
• unmake
• banish
• defrock
• can
• usurp
• remove
• uncrown
• unthrone
• supplant
• subvert
• fire
• eject
• expel
• overthrow
• retire
• muster out
• cast out
• extrude
• chase
• discharge
• rout
• run off
• boot (out)
• drum (out)
• throw out
• cashier
• bounce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crown
• initiate
• invest
• install
• appoint
• elect
• designate
• enthrone
• inaugurate
• baptize
• induct
• throne
• instate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deprive

While some of this supply reached Germany, the British naval blockade in January 1940 deprived the Germans of that vital resource. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

The algae blooms can also deprive fish and other aquatic life of oxygen. — Jonathan Mingle, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2026

In his ruling Wednesday, Carter said forcing California to set aside ballots from a large group of voters would disrupt election procedures and likely deprive eligible citizens of their right to vote. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Yet the quiet approach by Democrats could also be helping deprive the story of further oxygen. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026