depriving

Meanings

• Verb

  Denying or taking away something, especially a basic need or right, from someone

  - "The government is depriving its citizens of their basic human rights."
  - "He was deprived of his freedom after being sentenced to life in prison."

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Antonyms

enrich

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Synonyms

bereave , impoverish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depriving
desiring , inspiring , retiring , tirelessly , wiring , squiring , niring , spiring

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Variants

List of all variants of depriving that leads to same result
deprive , deprived , deprives , depriving , deprive of , deprived of , deprives of , depriving of

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'depriver' meaning 'to take away' or 'to rob'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'depriving' is also used in the context of astronomy to describe the process of removing a planet from its orbit around a star?

2. The term 'deprivation' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: Deprivation is often associated with poverty, as people in poverty are often deprived of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and education.

2. discrimination: Deprivation can also be a result of discrimination, as certain groups are often deprived of opportunities and resources based on their race, gender, or other identifying factors.

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Culture

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In literature, 'depriving' is often used to describe a sense of loss or want, such as in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights' where Heathcliff is deprived of his love for Catherine.

How to Memorize "depriving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of someone being denied something they need or want.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depriving' with the feeling of loss or want.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deny Something Essential' to remember the meaning of 'depriving'.

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