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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 deprive

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

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to dispossess

to take away someone's ownership of a property

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to strip

to take away someone's possessions or assets

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to bereave

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

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to divest

to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.

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to deny

to restrain oneself from having something

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to rob

to deprive someone of their rights, opportunities, or possessions

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to relieve

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

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to withhold

to choose not to give or share something

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to expropriate

to take possession of someone's property, typically through legal means or governmental authority

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to boycott

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

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

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to embargo

to impose a restriction or official ban on the release, publication, or distribution of certain information, news, or materials

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to blacklist

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

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