C1verbsocietylaw
US/dɪˈpraɪv/
UK/dɪˈpraɪv/
to take something important away from someone, or stop them from having it
In context
Lack of sleep can deprive you of the energy to work well.
The new law would deprive many families of their homes.
Children should never be deprived of a good education.
Words that go with deprive
verb + preposition
- deprive someone of sleepThe noise deprived us of sleep.
- deprive of rightsThe law deprives prisoners of some rights.
- deprive of oxygenThe brain was deprived of oxygen.
- deprive of freedomNo one should be deprived of freedom without a trial.
- deprive of opportunitiesPoverty deprives children of opportunities.
- deprive of foodPlants deprived of food and water soon die.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They deprived him from his freedom.Correct: They deprived him of his freedom.