deprivation | Definition of deprivation

Synonyms and Antonyms of deprivation

the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed

the concern of some that there has been a deprivation of rights since the passing of laws to combat the threat of terrorism

Synonyms of deprivation

loss, privation

Words Related to deprivation

absence, dearth, lack, need, want

denial, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, sacrifice

deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, paucity, poverty, scarcity, shortage

Near Antonyms of deprivation

control, ownership, possession

accumulation, acquiring, gain