deprived (of)

Definition of deprived (of)next
past tense of deprive (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprived (of)
Verb
  • The guilty plea was a stunning reversal for Heuermann who, according to his lawyer, tearfully denied being responsible for the killings after his arrest in 2023.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • The court filings said that Roa denied any involvement in the conspiracy.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied.
    Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • The opera company claims it is owed millions in donations that have been withheld.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Shitty roads, shitty hotel rooms, shitty food, shitty promoters who begrudged them shitty dressing rooms and shittier sound systems.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Alberto Mendoza hasn’t begrudged the attention his brother has received this season.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Deprived (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprived%20%28of%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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