to deprive sb of sth

См. также в других словарях:

• deprive — de|prive [dıˈpraıv] v deprive of [deprive sb of sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Medieval Latin; Origin: deprivare, from Latin privare to deprive ] to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need or should have ▪ A lot …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• deprive — verb deprive sb of sth phrasal verb (transitive often passive) to take something from someone, especially something that they need or want: A lot of these children have been deprived of a normal home life …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• deprive somebody of something — deˈprive sb/sth of sth derived to prevent sb from having or doing sth, especially sth important • They were imprisoned and deprived of their basic rights. • Why should you deprive yourself of such simple pleasures? Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• deprive something of something — deˈprive sb/sth of sth derived to prevent sb from having or doing sth, especially sth important • They were imprisoned and deprived of their basic rights. • Why should you deprive yourself of such simple pleasures? Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• rob somebody of something — ˈrob sb/sth of sth derived often passive to prevent sb having sth that they need or deserve Syn: ↑deprive • A last minute goal robbed the team of victory. • He had been robbed of his dignity …   Useful english dictionary

• rob something of something — ˈrob sb/sth of sth derived often passive to prevent sb having sth that they need or deserve Syn: ↑deprive • A last minute goal robbed the team of victory. • He had been robbed of his dignity …   Useful english dictionary

• nourishment — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ adequate, proper ▪ lack of adequate nourishment ▪ emotional, intellectual, spiritual VERB + NOURISHMENT …   Collocations dictionary

• oxygen — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ pure ▪ liquid ▪ atmospheric VERB + OXYGEN ▪ carry, contain ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• rob Peter to pay Paul — 1. To deprive one person in order to satisfy another 2. To raise a loan to pay off a debt • • • Main Entry: ↑rob * * * rob Peter to pay Paul phrase to take money that was intended for one particular thing and spend it on something else Thesaurus …   Useful english dictionary