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depriving

verb as in keep or take away something wanted, needed

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Carrillo pleaded guilty in July to depriving a person’s rights under the color of law, a misdemeanor, as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

The South African Human Rights commission says it will investigate the police for depriving the miners of food and water.

From BBC

The turmoil escalated when Folt canceled the “main stage” commencement ceremony, depriving students and their families of a treasured ritual.

He skipped the Republican primary debates, depriving them of political oxygen.

From BBC

They are likely to accuse the government of depriving the counties of around half a billion pounds of much-needed investment.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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