DEPRIVES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

deprives

verb

present tense third-person singular of deprive

as in strips

to take something away from working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep

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as in deposes

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power

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Recent Examples of deprives And although Etna’s narrative voice—vulnerable, curious, endearingly direct—inclines the reader to envision the pluckiest good boy, humanity’s violence deprives him of a gentle youth. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Canceling this vital research deprives policymakers and communities of crucial data on discrimination's mechanisms and effective interventions. — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Scalping the lawn stresses it out, as the reduction in blade surface deprives your grass of the benefits of photosynthesis. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 Researchers have argued that allowing private buyers to own such specimens deprives paleontologists the opportunity to study them. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 Graham’s death deprives the Senate of not only a reliable Republican vote, but also a negotiator who often helped assemble coalitions on national security issues, judicial nominations, and budget legislation. — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026 The Patterson plaintiffs maintain that losing out on another season deprives them of potential NIL income, revenue-sharing payments, scholarship money and educational benefits. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 Virginia's enforcement of the new ban is a pattern or practice of conduct by the commonwealth's law enforcement officers that deprives the citizens of Virginia of their constitutional right to buy and sell arms protected by the Second Amendment. — Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Cleage gives the women plenty of substance, though her novelistic mode — more telling than showing — deprives her drama of style. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprives

Verb

Texting also strips out tone of voice and facial expression, the signals that make intent easier to interpret.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Most tap water in the UAE comes from desalination, which strips out salt but leaves minerals behind, producing a mineral load that builds up on hair, skin and surfaces.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of strips

Verb

After roll call and then assisting a man who sought to change his address, Judge Cho dismisses the other immigrants without speaking to them individually.

— Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
The Heritage Foundation’s Yenor dismisses the notion that elite sports pose any threat to male fertility, observing to SciAm that, since 1990, Super Bowl–winning quarterbacks have had a higher than average number of children.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismisses

Verb

Spain topples Argentina Rodri of Spain celebrates by lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 July 2026
In 2003 the United States topples Hussein and delivers him to his executioners.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026

Definition of topples

Verb

Whereas Bo Bardi displaces her building to surrender the ground, Zumthor subsumes the city in an attempt to become it.

— Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
As climate chaos causes oceans to swallow coastlands, and as surging water displaces and devastates communities, social survival will demand that people find ways to live and work with – and on – the water.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaces

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Cale Britt sacks the quarterback and Bishop Moore will take over on downs at their own 42.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.

— Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026

Definition of sacks

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That is why, when Diana falls in love with Lalo, the King simply banishes him.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Mary appears to have a form of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, until chemotherapy, following a diagnosis of lymphoma, banishes her psychiatric symptoms.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026