deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ verb3 •Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something."By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City," said Glinda, "for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler." — 1900 •To degrade (a clergyman) from office. •To bereave. formsdepriv'd · deprived · depriving · deprives