deprivation

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de carencia o privación de algo necesario, como comida, dinero, derechos o artículos de primera necesidad, lo que a menudo conduce a dificultades o condiciones adversas.

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.

   Privación extrema

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdestitutionhardshipimpoverishmentindigenceneedpenurypovertyprivationwant

   Antónimosaffluenceplentyprosperitywealth

2. Disadvantage from lossB2formal

   The hardship or disadvantage that results from losing something valuable.

   privación por pérdida

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

   Sinónimosdisadvantagehardshiplossprivationwant

   Antónimosadvantagebenefitboongain

3. Act of deprivingB2formal

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

   privación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdenialdispossessionstrippingwithholding

   Antónimosbestowalconferralendowmentgiftgrantprovisionsupply