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deprive

/dɪˈpraɪv/ verb · British & US
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What does deprive mean?

verb

To take away or withhold something from someone, or to deprive someone of something they need or want. To deprive someone of something means to stop them from having or doing it.

Example

"The government's decision to cut funding for the arts program would deprive many young people of the opportunity to develop their creative skills."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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