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The state of having a lack of something that is necessary or essential
“A state of deprivation, whether it's attention, calories, or sleep, will profoundly affect the behavior of children.”
The act of forcefully dispossessing or depriving someone of something
“She experienced feelings of distress and frustration in the face of prolonged deprivation of her rights.”
A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition
The amount or degree by which something is reduced
The loss or sacrifice necessary to achieve or obtain something
An act of devoting time, effort, resources, or energy to a particular undertaking
The refusal of something requested or desired
(rare, dated) Detriment or disadvantage
Weakening of one's sense of worth, strength, or authority
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
The act of stealing or unlawfully taking possession of (something)
The act of abstaining from, or eating very little, food
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