privation

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Synonyms: grivation, deprivation, plication, predation, piation, precation, derivation, irisation, privations, probation, nivation

Antonyms: grivation, deprivation, plication, predation, piation, precation, derivation, irisation, privations, probation, nivation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The state of being deprived of or lacking an [[attribute]] formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.
2. The state of being very [[poor]], and lacking the basic [[necessities]] of [[life]].
3. The [[act]] of [[depriving]] someone of such basic necessities; [[deprivation]].
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Degradation or suspension from an office.

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