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DEPRIVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Deprive.

Deprive - as a verb

Take away possessions from someone

Example: "The nazis stripped the jews of all their assets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
divest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take away

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impoverish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declineworsen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enrich

Example Sentences

"She was deprived of food for days."
"The government's actions deprived him of his rights."
"They decided to deprive themselves of luxuries to save money."
"Losing her job deprived her of a stable income."
"The disease deprived him of his ability to walk."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPRIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deprive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPRIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEPRIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deprive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DEPRIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deprive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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