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deprivation

/dˌɛpɹʌvˈeɪʃʌn/noun4 syllables

Deprivation means: a state of extreme poverty.

Synonyms for deprivation5

noun, as in a state of extreme poverty

privation, want, neediness

noun, as in the disadvantage that results from losing something

loss

noun, as in act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

privation

also used for deprivation

bereavement

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What does deprivation mean?3

noun

1

a state of extreme poverty

2

the disadvantage that results from losing something“his loss of credibility led to his resignation”

3

act of depriving someone of food or money or rights“nutritional privation”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with deprivation?60

two syllables

stationnation
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All 60 rhymes for deprivation, grouped by syllable

Deprivation in a sentence

  • If one is suffering from sleep deprivation, one's attention can slip.wwkudu
  • He grew up poor, so he's used to deprivation.AlanF_US
  • The war ushered in a period of shortages and deprivation.AlanF_US
  • Material wealth often goes hand in hand with social deprivation.niceguydave
  • I sincerely hope that occasional sleep deprivation doesn't cause permanent damage to my brain.slyfin
  • Sleep deprivation is as dangerous to drivers as drugs and alcohol.rul
  • Sleep deprivation increases risk of heart attacks.CK
  • Is modern society suffering from sleep deprivation?shekitten

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Forms of deprivation

as a noun

plural
deprivations