DEPRIVE (OF) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

deprive (of)

verb

Definition of deprive (of)

as in to deny

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The victory denies Abbott a fourth term and elevates an Austin state representative who built her campaign around public education, household costs and criticism of the state's Republican leadership.

— Blaise Gainey, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
The measure speeds permitting approval under the California Environmental Quality Act by placing deadlines on government agencies to issue or deny permits within a year.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of deny

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That leaves Prentice, a left-leaning Shakespearean actor, in begrudging agreement with the prominent conservative senator.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
For Ukraine, this entire episode may seem like yet another bitter, existential betrayal by an American leader who has at times acknowledged a begrudging respect for Kyiv’s bold military tactics.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of begrudge

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Democrats could also withhold new funding, and put further pressure on the Administration through congressional investigations and hearings scrutinizing the Pentagon’s strategy, spending, and conduct of the war.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
The name of the Marine is expected to be withheld until 24 hours after the person's family has been notified, Thomas said.

— Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

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Steven’s last-minute decision promises to shake up a race that is widely viewed as crucial to Republicans’ hopes of retaining control of the upper chamber.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
While Carlson has long been unaffiliated with the outlet, Patel retains business connections with Carlson, while Carlson’s brother Buckley Carlson has served on the Daily Caller nonprofit’s board.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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