Word of the Week Deprivation

dep·ri·va·tion deprəˈvāSH(ə)n/ noun the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society. the lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity.

loss destitution hardship removal withholding denial advantage benefit Synonyms for deprivation: Antonyms for deprivation: loss destitution hardship removal withholding denial advantage benefit gain profit offer give

After a couple of days of sleep deprivation, I become really grouchy. Most of the children in the region are unhealthy because of food deprivation.