berreave

/bəˈrev/ or /bɛrˈɛv/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive or rob of something, especially a person’s rights or property

“The government was accused of berreaving the citizens of their freedom.”

2. noun

the act of depriving or robbing of something

“The court ruled that the company’s actions were a case of berreave against its employees.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • despoil
  • dispossess
  • rob

Antonyms

  • benefit
  • endow
  • enrich