deprivation

see definition of deprivation

nountaking, keeping away; need

Synonyms for deprivation

noun taking, keeping away; need

Antonyms for deprivation

cost

noun. penalty, sacrifice

costs

noun. penalty, sacrifice

disadvantage

noun. hurt, loss

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., "removal from office or position," from Medieval Latin deprivationem (nominative deprivatio), noun of action from past participle stem of deprivare (see deprive).

Example Sentences for deprivation

And from dropsy to the deprivation of life into which your folly will bring you.

The most amazing thing about him is that he turns hardship and deprivation into pleasure.

Deprivation of it quickly produces a starved physical condition.

This was deprivation of the privileges of a freeman and banishment from the City.

Without the deprivation of a single necessity, or comfort, even.

Punishment is pain, is deprivation, despondency, affliction.

It is the amends due for a deprivation that has been suffered.

For if teaching produces it, the deprivation of teaching prevents it.

She spoke as if he were responsible for some deprivation which Miss Bonford suffered.

"Well, I'll do my best to bear up under the deprivation," laughed Bert.

deprivation

Synonyms for deprivation

Antonyms for deprivation

cost

costs

damage

damages

disadvantage

deprivation

Synonyms for deprivation

Antonyms for deprivation

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