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deprive

UK
/dɪˈpraɪv/
US
/dɪˈpraɪv/
depriveverb
deprived
Past Simple
deprived
Past Participle
depriving
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈpraɪv/
US
/dɪˈpraɪv/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
strip
rob
divest
dispossess
withhold
deny
take away
remove
Antonyms
furnish
supply
provide
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