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PRIVATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Privation.

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Privation - as a noun

A state of extreme poverty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprivationneedinesswant

Act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

Example: "Nutritional privation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprivation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Many people in the world are suffering from extreme privation due to poverty."
"The famished child showed signs of severe privation and malnutrition."
"During the war, the civilians experienced constant privation of basic necessities."
"The prisoners endured long periods of privation in cramped cells."
"Living in a remote village, she faced privation of modern amenities."
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Word Game Points

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

PRIVATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PRIVATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, privation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIVATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

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

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