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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

deprives

/dɪˈpraɪvz/ verb · British & US
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What does deprives mean?

verb

To take or withhold something from someone, especially a right or privilege. To deprive someone of something means to cause them to be without it.

Example

"The new tax law deprives low-income families of their right to claim a refund."

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