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deprive

verb
/dɪˈpraɪv/

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example Sentences

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

Example Expressions

sleep-deprived

Synonyms

deny, strip, remove, dispossess, rob

Antonyms

grant, give, provide

Collocations

deprive of rights, deprive someone of, deprive freedom, sleep deprived

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