deprivation

• Nom désignant l'état de manque ou de privation de quelque chose de nécessaire, comme la nourriture, l'argent, les droits ou les biens de première nécessité, entraînant souvent des difficultés ou des conditions défavorables.

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.

   grande pauvreté

   • 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.

   Synonymesdestitutionhardshipimpoverishmentindigenceneedpenurypovertyprivationwant

   Antonymesaffluenceplentyprosperitywealth

2. Disadvantage from lossB2formal

   The hardship or disadvantage that results from losing something valuable.

   Privation due à une perte

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

   Synonymesdisadvantagehardshiplossprivationwant

   Antonymesadvantagebenefitboongain

3. Act of deprivingB2formal

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

   action de priver

   • 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.

   Synonymesdenialdispossessionstrippingwithholding

   Antonymesbestowalconferralendowmentgiftgrantprovisionsupply