deprivation
/dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/
noun
- 1
The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.
- 2
The state of being deprived
- 3
The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
- 4
(followed by “of”) lack
“He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.”
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