Can Deprived Be a Verb?

verb (used with object), de·prived, de·priv·ing. to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons): to deprive a man of life; to deprive a baby of candy.

Is deprived an adjective or verb?

adjective. marked by deprivation; lacking the necessities of life, as adequate food and shelter: a deprived childhood.

How do you use deprive as a verb?

: to take (something) away from (someone or something) : to not allow (someone or something) to have or keep (something) The change in her status deprived her of access to classified information. The new environmental law will deprive some fishermen of their livelihood. They're depriving him of a chance to succeed.