deprive (of)

verb

Definition of deprive (of)next
as in to deny

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprive (of)
  1. deny
  2. begrudge
  3. withhold
  4. retain
Verb
  • Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Combs’ lawyers denied the allegations in a statement sent to Rolling Stone.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of deny
Verb
  • Each Schauffele birdie was met with begrudging respect.
    Brody Miller, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
  • Still, Cuomo has fond memories of his time at CNN and doesn't begrudge his former colleagues.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of begrudge
Verb
  • However, it was found that Nifong withheld the information.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But what the show ends up doing is withholding empathy for its protagonist, who looks increasingly sociopathic with each death that washes over her.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of withhold
Verb
  • The children retaining a strong Jewish identity was paramount for Jen Rogers because of her own family history — three of her grandparents fled Nazi Germany.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Honda will lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company.
    COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of retain
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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