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- pronunciation:
- dih
praIv
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deprives, depriving, deprived |
| definition: |
to take away from; not allow to have.
A bad storm deprived the city of electric power.When Gilbert didn't do his chores, he was deprived of his allowance.- synonyms:
- deny, refuse, strip, withhold
- antonyms:
- enrich, provide
- similar words:
- confiscate, seize, take, wrest
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| related words: |
rob |
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| derivations: |
deprivable (adj.), depriver (n.) |
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