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DEPRIVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Deprives.

Deprives - 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

"He deprives himself of sleep by staying up all night."
"The new policy deprives citizens of their basic rights."
"Her strict diet deprives her of many enjoyable foods."
"Poverty often deprives children of proper education."
"Being unemployed deprives him of a steady income."
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Word Game Points

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

DEPRIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEPRIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deprives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEPRIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deprives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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