deprivation

/dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/

noun

The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

Examples :

"The child's constant crying was a result of sleep deprivation. "

noun

The state of being deprived

Examples :

"The child's experience of food deprivation affected their concentration in school. "

condition suffering negative situation

noun

The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.

Examples :

"The bishop's deprivation of the parish priest's benefice caused significant hardship for the community. "

religion law

noun

(followed by “of”) lack

Examples :

"He was suffering from deprivation of sleep."

suffering condition

Meanings

Examples :

"The child's constant crying was a result of sleep deprivation. "

Examples :

"The child's experience of food deprivation affected their concentration in school. "

Examples :

"The bishop's deprivation of the parish priest's benefice caused significant hardship for the community. "

Examples :

"He was suffering from deprivation of sleep."

Related Words

dispossessing verb

To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.

significant noun

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

depriving verb

To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

clergyman noun

An ordained (male) Christian minister, a male member of the clergy.

community noun

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

experience noun

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

divesting verb

To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

promotion noun

An advancement in rank or position.

suffering verb

To undergo hardship.

concentration noun

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

spiritual noun

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

bereaving verb

To deprive by or as if by violence; to rob; to strip; to benim.