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privation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of privation

the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed

the constant privation of sleep was starting to affect my work

Synonyms of privation

deprivation, loss

Words Related to privation

absence, dearth, lack, need, want

denial, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, sacrifice

deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, paucity, poverty, scarcity, shortage

Near Antonyms of privation

control, ownership, possession

accumulation, acquiring, gain

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