deprive

This verb carries a strong connotation of loss and injustice, typically involving the removal of something necessary for survival, well-being, or legal standing. It suggests a forced or unfair subtraction rather than a voluntary giving up of a possession. Grammatically, this word almost exclusively requires the preposition of to complete its meaning. Using it without the of construction is rare and usually incorrect in standard English, as the verb must specify both the victim and the specific thing being taken away.