Deprive of

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To take something away from, or not allow to have something.

The children were deprived of food.
Visual representation of "deprive of" - To take something away from, or not allow to have something

Often appears as...

  • deprive of rights
  • deprive of food
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Emotional Weight

Deprive of can imply strong negative feelings, suggesting a harsh or unjust loss.

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The refugees were deprived of their homes.
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Long-Term Denial

Use when something essential is taken away for a longer period, not just momentarily.

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Inmates are often deprived of freedom for years.
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Contextual Clues

Different contexts change the severity of what it means to be deprived of something.

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Without his glasses, he was deprived of clear vision.
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