deprived

• Beschreibt eine Person oder einen Ort, denen lebensnotwendige Dinge oder ausreichende Ressourcen fehlen; oft in Bezug auf soziale, wirtschaftliche oder materielle Notlagen.

Describes a person or place that lacks the necessities of life or adequate resources.

1. Lacking basic necessitiesB2formal

   Suffering from a lack of basic needs such as food, shelter, or education.

   Benachteiligt

   • The charity helps children from deprived backgrounds.
   • Many families in the region are economically deprived.
   • Deprived areas often lack access to quality healthcare.

   Synonymedestitutedisadvantagedimpoverishedneedyunderprivileged

   Antonymeprivilegedprosperouswealthy

2. Emotionally or socially lackingB2formal

   Lacking something that is considered essential for well-being or happiness.

   Benachteiligt

   • He felt emotionally deprived after his parents divorced.
   • The child was deprived of affection and attention.
   • She grew up in a culturally deprived environment.

   Synonymebereftdestitutedevoiddisadvantagedimpoverishedlackingneedyunderprivilegedwanting

   Antonymecontentedfortunatefulfilledprivilegedsecure

• 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