Definitions

1. verb

to take away or withhold something, such as a right, privilege, or possession, from someone

“The new tax law was designed to deprive wealthy corporations of their tax breaks.”

2. verb

to rob or plunder something or someone

“The thieves were accused of depriving the museum of its valuable artwork.”

3. verb

to cause someone to feel deprived or lacking something

“The poverty-stricken community felt deprived of basic amenities like clean water and electricity.”

4. noun

the act of depriving someone or something of something

“The deprivation of their rights was a major point of contention in the trial.”

5. noun

a lack or absence of something

“The deprivation of oxygen led to a rapid decline in the patient’s health.”