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deprives

The correct spelling is deprives.

How to pronounce deprives

verb

Say it like: Dep-riv-es

The correct spelling is deprives. To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
  2. 2.To degrade (a clergyman) from office.
  3. 3.To bereave.

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