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DEPRIVING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Depriving.

Depriving - 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 accused of depriving her children of a proper education."
"The cold weather was depriving the plants of sunlight."
"The company was accused of depriving employees of fair wages."
"His busy schedule was depriving him of much-needed rest."
"The diet was depriving her of essential nutrients."
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Word Game Points

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

DEPRIVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEPRIVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depriving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DEPRIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depriving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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