deprive
Translation
to deprive, to take away, to dispossess
Examples
They were deprived of their basic rights.
They were deprived of their basic rights.
The new law will deprive many people of benefits.
The new law will deprive many people of benefits.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone They deprived the prisoners of food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: take away, strip, dispossess; Antonyms: provide, give, supply
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (completely) + 'privare' (to bereave, release). The core idea is 'to take away completely'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'deprived' of your 'private' possessions. The structure 'deprive someone of something' is key.