disinheriting

verb

present participle of disinherit
as in depriving

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  1. depriving
  2. usurping
  3. stripping
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  • The risk of transmission also limits contact with the patients even after death, depriving families of closure and the opportunity to observe their preferred burial rites.
    — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The condition causes the carotid artery inside the skull to narrow or close, depriving the brain of oxygen.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of depriving
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  • Murray said that in recent spending negotiations, Democrats fought to include language to prevent the administration from usurping Congress’ power on spending decisions, but Republicans have declined to go along.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The 6-foot-6, 308-pounder was at Wisconsin from 2020-24 before finishing at Illinois last season and entering the 49ers’ defensive-line rotation this season, perhaps even usurping Alfred Collins in the starting lineup next to Osa Odighizuwa.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of usurping
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  • Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds and taking out the trash under a new policy announced this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While also giving value for money with the large size and affordable price tag, the formula gives hair a fuller appearance and cleanses without stripping.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stripping
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