Depriving is the act of TAKING away something from someone or something. It can be used to describe a situation in which someone is denied access to something they need or want, such as food, shelter, or basic rights. Depriving can also refer to the removal of something from a person or group, such as their freedom or possessions. In some cases, depriving can be used to describe the withholding of resources or services from a person or group.