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Verbs of Power Relations - Verbs for Deprivation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to deprivation such as "deny", "boycott", and "withhold".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Power Relations

to prevent someone from having something, particularly something that they need

Ex: Lack of education deprive individuals of opportunities for personal growth .
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to take away someone's ownership of a property

Ex: In times of war , invading forces dispossess individuals of their homes and lands .
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to strip
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to take away someone's possessions or assets

Ex: The economic downturn threatened strip many businesses of their profitability .
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to deprive someone of a loved one through death

Ex: The pandemic has , unfortunatelybereaved many households around the world .
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to divest
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to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.

Ex: Legal actions divest a landlord of ownership rights if they fail to meet certain obligations .
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to deny
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to restrain oneself from having something

Ex: denied himself the convenience of taking the elevator , choosing instead to climb the stairs for exercise .
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to rob
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to deprive someone of their rights, opportunities, or possessions

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to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

Ex: The notorious bandit was known for attempting relieve travelers of their valuables on the deserted highway .
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to choose not to give or share something

Ex: Parents withhold privileges as a form of discipline for their children .
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to take possession of someone's property, typically through legal means or governmental authority

Ex: The government 's expropriated the farms , leading to protests and land disputes .
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to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

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to censor
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to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

Ex: During wartime , newspapers were censored to prevent the release of sensitive information .
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to impose a restriction or official ban on the release, publication, or distribution of certain information, news, or materials

Ex: In order to avoid speculation , the spokesperson decided embargo any comments on the ongoing investigation until official results were available .
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to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

Ex: The blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .
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