deprive

• Verb, das ausdrückt, jemandem etwas wegzunehmen oder jemanden daran zu hindern, etwas zu haben oder zu genießen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something away from someone or preventing them from having or enjoying something.

1. Take away something neededB2formal

   To prevent someone from having or enjoying something that they need or want.

   Berauben

   • The court deprived him of his driving license.
   • Lack of sleep can deprive you of energy and focus.
   • They were deprived of basic human rights.

   Synonymebereavedenydispossessdivestrobstripwithhold

   Antonymeendowfurnishgrantprovidesupply

2. Remove from a positionC1formal

   To remove someone from a position of power or authority.

   Des Amtes entheben

   • The king was deprived of his throne after the revolution.
   • The committee voted to deprive him of his title.
   • She was deprived of her role as director due to misconduct.

   Synonymedeposedethronedisplaceoustunseat