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Meaning of deprivations
The primary meaning of the word "deprivations" refers to the state of being deprived or the act of depriving someone of something, especially something considered necessary or desirable.
Etymology of deprivations
The word "deprivations" originates from the Latin "deprivare," which means "to deprive," and is a combination of "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "privare" (meaning "to take away" or "to deprive").
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking something away from someone or the state of being without something.
Synonyms
hardships
privations
sufferings
afflictions
troubles
difficulties
shortages
scarcities
deficiencies
lacks
wants
needs
penuries
destitutions
impoverishments
disenfranchisements
disentitlements
exclusions
denials
refusals
rejections
dejections
dismissals
expulsions
ejections
oustings
displacements
dispossessions
Definitions
- The state of being deprived or the act of depriving someone of something, especially something considered necessary or desirable.
- * A lack or shortage of something, especially something considered necessary or desirable.
Usage Examples
- The community suffered from deprivations due to the economic downturn, including food and housing shortages.
- * The company's deprivations of employee benefits led to a significant decrease in morale and productivity.
Antonyms
advantages
benefits
gains
profits
privileges
rights
entitlements
provisions
supplies
abundances
surpluses
excesses
luxuries
comforts
conveniences
advantages
boons
blessings
fortunes
prosperities