Dictionary
de•prive
Pronunciation: (di-prīv'), [key]—
v.t., -prived, -priv•ing.
1. 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.
2. to remove from ecclesiastical office.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.