deprive of

phrasal verb

deprived of; depriving of; deprives of

: to take (something) away from (someone or something) : to not allow (someone or something) to have or keep (something)

The change in her status deprived her of access to classified information.

The new environmental law will deprive some fishermen of their livelihood.

They're depriving him of a chance to succeed.

—often used as (be) deprived of

The children are being deprived of a good education.

The study is examining what happens to people when they are deprived of sleep.

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Potter is deprived of attacking options Bowen, Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug due to injury. —

Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025 In turn, other investors were deprived of the opportunity to sell at a higher price. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025 We are deprived of revenues because of worker shortage, not the other way around. —

Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Additionally, thousands of Americans might be deprived of the right to welcome newcomers to their communities if the Welcome Corps program is discontinued. —

Carissa Zaffiro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for deprive of