Deprivation
/dˌɛprəˈveɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving.
Sentence Examples
The war ushered in a period of shortages and deprivation.
Sleep deprivation increases risk of heart attacks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The war ushered in a period of shortages and ____.