Synonyms of deprive

deprive

verb

di-ˈprīv 

1

as in to strip

to take something away from

working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strip
• divest
• bereave
• defraud
• abate
• denude
• cheat
• clean (out)
• shortchange
• impoverish
• bankrupt
• disfurnish

2

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)

a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depose
• sack
• dismiss
• topple
• unseat
• dethrone
• displace
• oust
• unmake
• banish
• defrock
• can
• usurp
• remove
• uncrown
• unthrone
• supplant
• subvert
• fire
• eject
• expel
• overthrow
• retire
• muster out
• cast out
• extrude
• chase
• discharge
• rout
• run off
• boot (out)
• drum (out)
• throw out
• cashier
• bounce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crown
• initiate
• invest
• install
• appoint
• elect
• designate
• enthrone
• inaugurate
• baptize
• induct
• throne
• instate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deprive

Verizon’s decision to drop Starz deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Chronic under-eating can deprive the central nervous system of essential structural nutrients, Wood warned. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Using a tarp to control weeds is an easy method that works by depriving the plants of light, water, and oxygen. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

The expansion of the allegations just weeks before trial and the delay in his arraignment, Sanon’s lawyers argue, deprive him of adequate notice and time to prepare. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026