deprive (of)

verb

Definition of deprive (of)next
as in to deny

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  1. deny
  2. begrudge
  3. withhold
  4. retain
Verb
  • The brothers, through their spokesmen, denied the allegations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The two sides have clashed mightily over data centers, which are broadly unpopular with the public and which the No campaign says could make a bid for the streamlined permitting process, something the Yes side strenuously denies.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of deny
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  • That leaves Prentice, a left-leaning Shakespearean actor, in begrudging agreement with the prominent conservative senator.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For Ukraine, this entire episode may seem like yet another bitter, existential betrayal by an American leader who has at times acknowledged a begrudging respect for Kyiv’s bold military tactics.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of begrudge
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  • Authorities withheld the person’s identity pending notification of family members.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Commissioners eventually agreed to withhold voting on the matter until the end of the meeting to give the city and Boutin time to make a deal.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of withhold
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  • Despite the protests, Vucic retained considerable support among many of Serbia's voters.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Trump revived his promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress.
    — Joe Kovac, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Deprive (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive%20%28of%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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