deprive (of)

verb

Definition of deprive (of)next
as in to deny

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive (of)
  1. deny
  2. begrudge
  3. withhold
  4. retain
Verb
  • Along with denying the request from the Carr brothers, Kelly last month denied a clemency request for Olathe serial killer John Robinson.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • He also was denied medical treatment despite developing infections and other health complications while imprisoned.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of deny
Verb
  • Debbie has closed the door on her work as an attorney, and Judith doesn’t begrudge her choices.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The solution is not to try to suppress normal life and begrudge others their good fortune.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of begrudge
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  • In more difficult situations, employees who are unhappy with the selection may deliberately withhold knowledge to see the manager fail.
    — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Redactions in those documents and other withheld information, the department said, are necessary to protect victims’ identities and other personal information.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of withhold
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  • The Lionesses retained their title, beating the world champions on penalties in the final in Switzerland.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.
    — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of retain
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