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deprive

UK
/dɪˈpraɪv/
US
/dɪˈpraɪv/

Translations

depriveverb
deprived
Past Simple
deprived
Past Participle
depriving
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈpraɪv/
US
/dɪˈpraɪv/
priver de
The new law will deprive many people of their right to vote.
La nouvelle loi privera de nombreuses personnes de leur droit de vote.
Additional translations
dépouiller deSoutenu ; insiste sur l’idée d’enlever ce qui appartenait à quelqu’un.
Synonyms
strip
rob
divest
dispossess
withhold
deny
take away
remove
Antonyms
furnish
supply
provide

Definitions

depriveverb
To take something away from someone or something, especially something that is necessary or desirable.
The new law will deprive many people of their right to vote.
To prevent someone from having or enjoying something.
The long work hours deprived him of spending time with his family.
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