Deprive
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpraɪv/
Deprive (verb)
- To stop someone from having something they need or want, especially for a period of time.
- To make a person or group lack something important, such as food, sleep, or safety.
- To prevent someone from having a right or benefit that they should be able to use.
Examples
- The system deprives users of access after too many failed attempts.
- The manager deprives staff of access to the files without permission.