Privation(noun)
A state of lacking basic necessities or comforts of life.
Hindi meaning:अभाव / वंचना
Synonyms: Deprivation, Hardship, Want, Scarcity
Antonyms: Comfort, Abundance, Plenty, Prosperity
Example: Many families suffered privation during the long drought.
Trick to remember: Privation sounds like private things bhi na milna — jab life ki basic cheezen bhi na milen, that is privation.
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