English dictionary

privation

/pr/aI/'v/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a state of extreme poverty

noun.state

Synonyms deprivation neediness want

Source: WordNet 3.0
act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

noun.act

Examples
Nutritional privation.

Deprivation of civil rights.

Synonyms deprivation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of depriving, or taking away; hence, the depriving of rank or office; degradation in rank; deprivation.

noun

Source: webster1913