1. Word of the Week
Deprivation

2. 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.

3. 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

6. 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.