Privation and Possession

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Privation noun - The state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed.

Usage example: the constant privation of sleep was starting to affect my work

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Possession is an antonym for privation.

Nearby Words: private, privy, privately, privative, privity

Possession noun - The fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal.

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Privation is an antonym for possession.

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