How is the word лишать translated from Russian to English

Отнимать у кого-то нужное.

To take something needed away from someone.

verb
English translation
deprive

Examples with “лишать”

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  • Не лишай ребёнка сна. Don't deprive the child of sleep.

  • Новое правило лишит нас целого часа. The new rule will deprive us of a whole hour.

  • Зачем лишать себя нормального обеда? Why deprive yourself of a proper lunch?

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FAQ about “лишать”

How is “лишать” translated from Russian?
“лишать” translates into English as “deprive”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “лишать” mean?
Meaning of “лишать”: Отнимать у кого-то нужное. In English — “deprive”.
What part of speech is “лишать”?
“лишать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “лишать”?
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