1. the state of not having something that is needed or wanted
2. the act of taking something away from someone

Examples

• Sleep deprivation can seriously affect your health.
• The children suffered from food deprivation during the war.
• Economic deprivation in the area led to higher crime rates.
• The deprivation of basic rights sparked protests.
• Sensory deprivation tanks are used for relaxation therapy.
• Social deprivation can impact a child’s development.
• The study examined the effects of oxygen deprivation on the brain.