deprived

/dɪˈpɹaɪvd/

verb

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

Examples :

"The school deprived the students of recess due to bad behavior. "

verb

To degrade (a clergyman) from office.

Examples :

"The church elders deprived the priest of his position after he was found to have acted dishonestly. "

religion government job

verb

To bereave.

Examples :

"The accident tragically deprived the family of their beloved son. "

suffering emotion condition action

adjective

Subject to deprivation; poor.

Examples :

"The deprived neighborhood had fewer resources for children's education. "

condition human society economy

Meanings

Examples :

"The school deprived the students of recess due to bad behavior. "

Examples :

"The church elders deprived the priest of his position after he was found to have acted dishonestly. "

Examples :

"The accident tragically deprived the family of their beloved son. "

Examples :

"The deprived neighborhood had fewer resources for children's education. "

Related Words

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

behavior noun

Human conduct relative to social norms.

resources noun

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

neighborhood noun

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

accident noun

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

clergyman noun

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

position noun

A place or location.

tragically adverb

In a tragic manner.

deprivation noun

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

education noun

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

dishonestly adverb

In a dishonest manner.