Synonyms for deprivation
ˌdɛp rəˈveɪ ʃənde·pri·va·tion

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1. privation, want, deprivation, needinessnoun

   a state of extreme poverty

   Synonyms:
   neediness, need, loss, wishing, wish, privation, lack, deficiency, want

2. loss, deprivationnoun

   the disadvantage that results from losing something

   "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation"

   Synonyms:
   passing, red, exit, release, red ink, going, loss, personnel casualty, expiration, privation, neediness, departure, want

3. privation, deprivationnoun

   act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

   "nutritional privation"; "deprivation of civil rights"

   Synonyms:
   want, neediness, privation, loss

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1. • Disadvantage

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1. deprivationnoun

   Synonyms:
   loss, privation, BEREAVEMENT, dispossession

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1. List of paraphrases for "deprivation":

   privation, denial, destitution, hardship, dispossession, deprival, misery, revocation, poverty, starvation, disenfranchisement, divestment

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1. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez:

   The historic events we are living today will only make sense with the removal of the economic, commercial and financial blockade, which causes so much deprivation and damage to our people, the return of occupied territory in Guantanamo, and respect for the sovereignty of Cuba.

2. Chris Winter:

   I believe that this kind of sleep deprivation, often seen in shift workers, is a huge reason for the relationship issues they struggle with, these individuals are often forced to choose between sleep and social interaction … both choices lead to loneliness.

3. Tim Durbin:

   Twice we have done two marathons in 24 hours. Sleep deprivation will likely be a factor going forward.

4. Robert Pitman:

   From the moment S.B. 8 went into effect, women have been unlawfully prevented from exercising control over their lives in ways that are protected by the Constitution, that other courts may find a way to avoid this conclusion is theirs to decide ; this Court will not sanction one more day of this offensive deprivation of such an important right.

5. Thomas Sanderson:

   Money can be strapped to the backs of mules, it's easy to move things across a border during a time of deprivation and chaos.