1. to take something away from someone or prevent them from having something
Usage: transitive verb; often followed by ‘of’

Examples

• The accident deprived him of his ability to walk.
• Don’t deprive yourself of sleep before the exam.
• The new law would deprive citizens of their basic rights.
• She felt deprived of a normal childhood.
• The drought deprived the crops of necessary water.
• Parents shouldn’t deprive children of affection.
• The illness deprived her of energy for weeks.