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disinherit

verb

Definition of disinherit

as in to deprive

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Recent Examples of disinherit James, Lydia, and their Aunt Ophelia (Dagny Dewath) immediately suspect foul play, since Cordelia would never disinherit her children. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025 When Franklin’s will was read in 1790, William discovered that he had essentially been disinherited all over again. — Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Because Brooke Hogan asked to be disinherited before her father died, her request wasn’t a typical disclaimer. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025 In the end, Erin received none of that money; Wood disinherited Erin and then died by suicide in February 2023, nearly two years after she was shot. — Chris Spargo, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disinherit

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deprive

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According to Lahey, depriving kids of desirable difficulties results in kids who can’t handle frustration, give up at the first hint of a challenge, and are less able to learn.

— Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
During the war’s previous winters, Russia systematically battered Ukraine’s power grid, depriving thousands of heat and light in freezing temperatures.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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