DEPRIVING (OF) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

depriving (of)

verb

present participle of deprive (of)

as in denying

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But in its response to the federal lawsuit, the company defended itself in court records, denying some of the allegations.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
The move follows months of public discussion, including an online survey — open through July 15, a community meeting and feedback from the Zoning Commission, which recommended denying the current draft proposal to allow additional review.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of denying

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News reports have noted that, despite a public commitment to open-source technology, China is considering withholding its most advanced models from other nations.

— Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026
The police department is withholding his identity until the family is notified.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of withholding

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For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The same study found 65% of manufacturers cite attracting and retaining talent as their primary business challenge.

— Rush LaSelle, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of retaining

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Fans and critics met her pivot with begrudging respect, thanks to the strength of the album’s melodies.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 June 2026
His theory might receive only begrudging mention in psychology textbooks, but it is used, directly and indirectly, in classrooms worldwide.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of begrudging

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