deprives (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of deprive (of)
as in denies

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  1. denies
  2. retains
  3. begrudges
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  • In the lawsuit, Kupsh acknowledges attending most of the demonstrations but denies being a ringleader, blocking anyone from campus walkways or refusing orders.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Meta denies these claims, asserting human decisions guide workforce management.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of denies
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  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The rock retains water, allowing roots to seek out moisture during the dry summer months.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of retains
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  • No one begrudges him the career move, least of all his father Ciaran McDonald, one of Mayo’s greatest players, who had to balance the demands of Gaelic football with his full-time job as a pipelayer.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • No one begrudges Skattebo for his budding media career.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of begrudges
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“Deprives (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprives%20%28of%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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