DEPRIVING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

depriving

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present participle of deprive

as in stripping

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

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as in deposing

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 depriving Szabo, the city administrative officer, issued a grim warning this week about the proposal heading to the November ballot that would repeal the city’s business tax, depriving the city of about $860 million per year. —

Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 Lomax, sensing his happiness, forces its end, depriving Stoner of this brief joy. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 Given the start off Sunday afternoon, Tatis was able to relax and take in the Miggy-Manny home run show that contributed to the Padres’ 4-3, sweep-depriving win over the White Sox before the team’s 15th sellout crowd in 19 home dates. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026 The science of acoustic fire suppression, which has long been known and documented in scientific literature and the press, works by vibrating oxygen molecules away from a fuel source, depriving the fire of a critical component needed for combustion. —

Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026 In addition to depriving the government, the scam also hurt small businesses that needed access to government funds to avoid shutting their doors and laying off employees at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS said. —

Preston Mizell , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 In its filing, the firm accuses Sotheby’s of interfering with its contractual rights and depriving it of the commission tied to the transaction. —

Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The consequence is depriving that young person of meaningful learning experiences that equip them to become the leaders of the future. —

Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 Dylan Miller, 30, was convicted by a federal jury in December of depriving a victim of civil rights while acting under color of law. —

Austen Erblat, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

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Over time, the effect can lower alcohol strength below 40%, thereby stripping it of the legal right to be called Scotch whisky.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Gavin Newsom and Sacramento Democrats did exactly that with Proposition 50, stripping an independent redistricting commission of its authority and replacing it with maps drawn by the Democratic supermajority designed to gain a partisan advantage.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026