Synonyms of deprives

deprives

verb

present tense third-person singular of deprive

1

as in strips

to take something away from

working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strips
• divests
• bereaves
• abates
• denudes
• shortchanges
• defrauds
• impoverishes
• cleans (out)
• cheats
• bankrupts
• disfurnishes

2

as in deposes

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)

a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deposes
• dismisses
• topples
• displaces
• sacks
• unmakes
• banishes
• dethrones
• ousts
• unseats
• removes
• usurps
• subverts
• supplants
• uncrowns
• ejects
• fires
• unthrones
• defrocks
• expels
• retires
• overthrows
• cans
• extrudes
• chases
• musters out
• casts out
• discharges
• boots (out)
• routs
• runs off
• drums (out)
• throws out
• bounces
• cashiers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• initiates
• invests
• crowns
• elects
• designates
• installs
• inaugurates
• appoints
• enthrones
• baptizes
• inducts
• thrones
• instates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deprives

Verizon’s decision to drop Starz deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

The injury deprives quarterback Matthew Stafford of his top target as the Rams look to avoid an 0-2 start. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

And although Etna’s narrative voice—vulnerable, curious, endearingly direct—inclines the reader to envision the pluckiest good boy, humanity’s violence deprives him of a gentle youth. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Canceling this vital research deprives policymakers and communities of crucial data on discrimination's mechanisms and effective interventions. — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Scalping the lawn stresses it out, as the reduction in blade surface deprives your grass of the benefits of photosynthesis. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Researchers have argued that allowing private buyers to own such specimens deprives paleontologists the opportunity to study them. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Graham’s death deprives the Senate of not only a reliable Republican vote, but also a negotiator who often helped assemble coalitions on national security issues, judicial nominations, and budget legislation. — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026

The Patterson plaintiffs maintain that losing out on another season deprives them of potential NIL income, revenue-sharing payments, scholarship money and educational benefits. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026