/ɪmˈprɔvɪd/ (im-PROH-vid)

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive or withhold something, especially a benefit or advantage

“The government’s decision was to improvide funding for the arts program.”

2. noun

the state of being deprived or withheld of something, especially a benefit or advantage

“The economic crisis created a sense of improvided security for many people.”

3. adjective

lacking or deprived of something, especially a benefit or advantage

“The improvided communities struggled to access basic healthcare services.”