deprives (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of deprive (of)
as in denies

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  1. denies
  2. retains
  3. begrudges
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  • And a Ukrainian intelligence officer who initially confessed to killing her, according to prosecutors, but now denies it.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 July 2026
  • Abby Wambach scores a thrilling goal to tie it in the 122nd minute, and goalkeeper Hope Solo denies the Brazilians again.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of denies
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  • Together, these technologies are designed to ensure that Iran retains at least part of its ballistic missile force even after a large-scale attack.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • Even its bridal jewelry retains an element of discretion, including a small gold heart concealed inside certain bands and positioned close to the wearer.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of retains
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  • No one begrudges Skattebo for his budding media career.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of begrudges
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“Deprives (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprives%20%28of%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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