deprive

Definition

Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

Etymology

From Middle English depryven, from Old French depriver, from Medieval Latin dēprīvō, from Latin dē- + prīvō.

Example Sentences

• ""By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City," said Glinda, "for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler.""
• "If we had been deprived of it, the most serious consequence would be that we'd be deprived of philosophy."

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