Deprive of
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Deprive of can imply strong negative feelings, suggesting a harsh or unjust loss. 
The refugees were deprived of their homes.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Denial
Use when something essential is taken away for a longer period, not just momentarily. 
Inmates are often deprived of freedom for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Clues
Different contexts change the severity of what it means to be deprived of something. 
Without his glasses, he was deprived of clear vision.