DEPRIVES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

deprives

verb

present tense third-person singular of deprive

as in strips

to take something away from working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep

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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

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Recent Examples of deprives 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 Virginia's enforcement of the new ban is a pattern or practice of conduct by the commonwealth's law enforcement officers that deprives the citizens of Virginia of their constitutional right to buy and sell arms protected by the Second Amendment. — Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Cleage gives the women plenty of substance, though her novelistic mode — more telling than showing — deprives her drama of style. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 This decline deprives teens of vital skill development, work experience, and motivation, fostering pessimism among Gen Z. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 In the last extreme, that means that one person’s exercise of their free will deprives someone else of all their rights. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

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And typically, the extreme radiation around these stars totally strips the atmospheres from the planets orbiting them, so astronomers have wondered if planets orbiting these stars can have an atmosphere at all.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Nomono also has a lighter version called the Stellar Kit that strips the system down to two lavalier microphones and a mobile app.

— Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of strips

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While significant layoffs swept ESPN, the article dismisses speculation that high-profile contracts, such as Pat McAfee's, were the direct cause of Ravech's unexpected departure.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
One automatically ascribes fraud to results that are often predictable, even routine; the other dismisses legitimate concerns as conspiracy theories.

— Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Definition of dismisses

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Spain topples Argentina Rodri of Spain celebrates by lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 July 2026
In 2003 the United States topples Hussein and delivers him to his executioners.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026

Definition of topples

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Thanks to its neodymium magnets, the speaker delivers 28% more motor force and displaces 90% more air than previous versions.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
Expanding its use displaces coal in Asia and supports the integration of intermittent renewables by providing flexible backup.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of displaces

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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.

— Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.

— Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025

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Mary appears to have a form of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, until chemotherapy, following a diagnosis of lymphoma, banishes her psychiatric symptoms.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The Davines Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo is a toning shampoo for blonde and gray hair that gently clarifies and banishes brassiness.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026