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deprivation.

The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɛp.ɹɪˈveɪʃən/UK
  1. The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving.

    countable
  2. The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving. The act of deposing or divesting of some dignity; in particular the taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The state of being deprived; lack.

    uncountable
    He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.
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