deprive (of)

verb

Definition of deprive (of)next
as in to deny

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  1. deny
  2. begrudge
  3. withhold
  4. retain
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  • Eritrean forces reportedly crossed the border to support the TPLF, though the country denies it.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The measure would have established deadlines under the California Environmental Quality Act, requiring government agencies to approve or deny permits within one year and courts to resolve related lawsuits within 270 days.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 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
Definition of withhold
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  • Nvidia’s board confirmed that Mr Huang retains its confidence and will continue to lead the company.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The administration will retain control of the research agencies, and funding legislation will remain subject to presidential veto.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of retain
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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