English / word
deprivation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society; the state of being deprived.
In context
01
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
02
Sleep deprivation can harm cognitive functions.
Synonyms
scarcity,deficiency,hardship
Antonyms
abundance,plenty,sufficiency
Collocations
sleep deprivation,sensory deprivation,economic deprivation