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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

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to take away someone's ownership of a property

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to strip
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to take away someone's possessions or assets

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to deprive someone of a loved one through death

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

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to deny
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to restrain oneself from having something

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to rob
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to deprive someone of their rights, opportunities, or possessions

Ex: Harassment in the workplace rob employees of a safe and conducive working environment .
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to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

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to choose not to give or share something

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

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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

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

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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

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