Deprive Crossword Clue

Today's (11 December 2022) crossword provided to us by Mirror classic and the clue is "Deprive".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Deprive" points to the answer "DISPOSSESS." This connection between the clue and the answer lies in the meaning behind both words.

1. Clue: "Deprive" signifies taking something away or removing ownership or possession from someone or something.

2. Answer: "DISPOSSESS" perfectly encapsulates the act of depriving someone of their possessions, rights, or entitlements.

• Explanation 1: "Deprive" is a succinct way to describe the action of divesting someone of something they once had.
• Explanation 2: "DISPOSSESS" is a strong and fitting word choice for the serious nature of deprivation, indicating a forceful or legal removal of possessions or rights.

By linking the concept of taking away with the term "DISPOSSESS," the crossword puzzle effectively challenges solvers to think about the deeper implications of the word "deprive" in a more specific and impactful manner.

Definition of "DISPOSSESS"

deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions

Example :

they were dispossessed of lands and properties during the Reformation

a champion of the poor and the dispossessed

he dispossessed Hendrie and set off on a solo run

 The Crossword clue "Deprive" published 10 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror classic	11 December 2022	DISPOSSESS
USA Today	17 November 2021	ROB
Evening Standard - Easy	8 July 2021	DIVEST
Mirror quick	18 May 2021	DISPOSSESS
The Irish Independent Simple	28 July 2020	ROB
The Irish News Quick	13 April 2019	ROB
Canadiana	21 November 2016	WEAN
L.A. Times Daily	23 April 2016	ROB