deprivation

• Zustand des Mangels oder des Entzugs von etwas Notwendigem wie Nahrung, Geld, Rechten oder Grundbedürfnissen, der oft zu Not oder ungünstigen Lebensumständen führt.

A noun referring to the state of lacking or being denied something essential, such as food, money, rights, or basic necessities, often resulting in hardship or disadvantage.

1. State of extreme povertyB2formal

   A condition of lacking basic necessities such as food, shelter, or money.

   Zustand extremer Armut

   • Many families in the region suffer from severe deprivation.
   • The charity works to alleviate deprivation in urban areas.
   • Chronic deprivation can lead to long-term health problems.

   Synonymedestitutionhardshipimpoverishmentindigenceneedpenurypovertyprivationwant

   Antonymeaffluenceplentyprosperitywealth

2. Disadvantage from lossB2formal

   The hardship or disadvantage that results from losing something valuable.

   Entbehrung

   • The loss of his job caused a sense of deprivation.
   • Sleep deprivation can impair cognitive function.
   • Social deprivation often leads to feelings of isolation.

   Synonymedisadvantagehardshiplossprivationwant

   Antonymeadvantagebenefitboongain

3. Act of deprivingB2formal

   The act of taking away someone's food, money, rights, or other necessities.

   Entziehung

   • The government condemned the deprivation of basic human rights.
   • Deprivation of liberty is a serious legal matter.
   • The court ruled against the deprivation of property without compensation.

   Synonymedenialdispossessionstrippingwithholding

   Antonymebestowalconferralendowmentgiftgrantprovisionsupply