1. present participle of deprive; taking something away from someone or preventing them from having something
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The new policy is depriving students of important resources.
• She felt guilty about depriving her children of dessert.
• The drought is depriving crops of necessary water.
• Depriving yourself of sleep can harm your health.
• The dictator was accused of depriving citizens of their rights.
• Parents worry about depriving their kids of normal childhood experiences.