DEPRIVING (OF) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

depriving (of)

verb

present participle of deprive (of)

as in denying

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Attorneys for two of them have gotten back to us, denying the allegations.

— Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
But there’s no denying the dynasty-chasing Dodgers are in trouble after the Brewers won games started by Los Angeles’ dynamic duo of Tarik Skubal and Yamamoto.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of denying

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Busfield’s attorneys had accused prosecutors in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, of pursuing the case despite a lack of evidence and withholding witness testimony from grand jurors, according to the AP.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Megan James, 33, who at the time was Siira’s fellow caregiver, was also arrested and charged with her murder and related felonies, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office first reported in June 2024 while withholding Siira’s name as the victim.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of withholding

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The 100% cotton set, made in Italy, is slightly softer than your typical percale, while retaining the crisp, cool feel that makes the material a perennial favorite.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Paraphrasing typically restates the original information in more relevant language while retaining key ideas.

— Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of retaining

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For Ukraine, this entire episode may seem like yet another bitter, existential betrayal by an American leader who has at times acknowledged a begrudging respect for Kyiv’s bold military tactics.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Speaking of which, our final fancy-breakfast-table showdown of the season, in which Byron and Secretary Mullins manage to win the ever-begrudging Russian ambassador Maxim Petrov over to their plan.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

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