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Depriving: meaning, definitions and examples

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depriving

 

[ dɪˈpraɪvɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Depriving refers to the act of taking something away from someone or preventing them from having it. This can apply to physical possessions, rights, or necessities.

Synonyms

denying, dispossessing, removing, withholding

Examples of usage

  • The law is depriving him of his property.
  • They are depriving the community of essential services.
  • Depriving children of education is a crime.
  • The decision may end up depriving many of their rights.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional context

In emotional terms, depriving can refer to the act of depriving someone of emotional support or love, which can lead to feelings of loneliness or abandonment.

Synonyms

starving, stripping

Examples of usage

  • She felt deprived of affection by her parents.
  • Depriving a partner of attention can harm a relationship.
  • His behavior was depriving her of happiness.
  • Depriving yourself of rest can affect your mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "depriving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 privação

🇮🇳 वंचित करना

🇩🇪 Entziehung

🇮🇩 pencabutan

🇺🇦 позбавлення

🇵🇱 pozbawianie

🇯🇵 奪うこと

🇫🇷 privation

🇪🇸 privación

🇹🇷 mahrum etme

🇰🇷 박탈

🇸🇦 حرمان

🇨🇿 zbavování

🇸🇰 zbavovanie

🇨🇳 剥夺

🇸🇮 odvzeti

🇮🇸 svipta

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 გამოწვევის

🇦🇿 mahrum etmə

🇲🇽 privación

Etymology

The word 'depriving' originates from the Middle English term 'depriven', which came from the Latin 'deprivare', meaning to 'take away, remove, or to strip away'. This Latin word is formed from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away' and 'privare' meaning 'to deprive', which is related to the concept of taking away or denying possession of something. The evolution of the word reflects the broader human experiences of loss and denial, both in a physical and emotional sense. Historically, it has been used in legal contexts to discuss rights and ownership as well as in sociocultural discussions around emotional and psychological well-being. Over the centuries, the usage of 'depriving' has expanded, encompassing not only material and legal dimensions but also the significant emotional implications of removing support or care from individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,465, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.