Answer: bereaves

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEREAVESDeprives of hope.
BEREAVESLeaves forlorn
BEREAVESDeprives (of)
BEREAVESDeprives through death
bereavesto deprive ruthlessly or by force (usually fol. by of)
bereavesto deprive and make desolate, esp. by death (usually fol. by of)