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PRIVATIONS

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Privations.

Privations - 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

"During the war, many soldiers suffered extreme privations."
"The refugee camp was plagued by privations such as lack of food and clean water."
"Her endurance of privations in the wilderness proved her strength."
"The prisoners endured years of privations in their cramped cells."
"The economic crisis led to widespread privations for the population."
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Word Game Points

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

PRIVATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PRIVATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, privations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIVATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PRIVATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, privations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIVATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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