What is another word for Depriving?

Pronunciation: [dɪpɹˈa͡ɪvɪŋ] (IPA)

Depriving is a term that refers to the act of taking something away from someone or a group of people. Some synonyms for depriving include stripping, robbing, denying, divesting, dispossessing, and withholding. Each of these words has a specific connotation, but all of them can be used to describe situations where someone is losing something that they once had. For example, stripping implies a forceful removal, while denying suggests a deliberate withholding of something. Regardless of the word used, depriving can have negative consequences and is often associated with feelings of loss or injustice. As such, it is important to use these synonyms with care and precision when communicating with others.

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Usage examples for Depriving

Now the more we know of these things the greater becomes our responsibility, and I would therefore solemnly warn the reader against any attempt to use the powers now indicated to the injury of any other person, or for the purpose of Depriving any one else of that liberty of action which he would wish to enjoy himself.
"The Law and the Word"
Thomas Troward
But if Nina had gone away-Depriving him of her pleasant companionship, her quick sympathy, her grave and almost matron-like remonstrances-there was another quite ready to take her place.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
The white part is almost pure starch; and when you use white flour, you are not merely starving your blood-stream, your bones, and your teeth, you are also Depriving the digestive tract of the rough material which it is accustomed to handle, and which it needs to stimulate it to action.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair

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