DEPRIVE (OF) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

deprive (of)

verb

Definition of deprive (of)

as in to deny

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Just showing it Investigators say Gonzalez Reyes initially denied the allegations after his arrest.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Separately, Boulos declined to confirm or deny that Washington withheld a UN General Assembly visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of deny

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Speaking of which, our final fancy-breakfast-table showdown of the season, in which Byron and Secretary Mullins manage to win the ever-begrudging Russian ambassador Maxim Petrov over to their plan.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of begrudge

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That, even if someone else read the words, perhaps some part of it could be withheld, could be sheltered.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Oceanside is withholding the exact location where the fossils were found due to public safety concerns and to preserve the site’s integrity.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of withhold

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Public Clothing retains the Derek Lam brand, which continues to be designed by creative director Robert Rodriguez.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Mulch is an excellent way to conserve resources, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and boost garden health and appearance.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

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