This is the 5009th most frequent Russian word.
лишиться
To lose; to be deprived of.
Here, 'лишиться' means 'to lose' something important, emphasizing the value of what is lost.
Я не хочу лишиться вашей поддержки.
I do not want to lose your support.
In this sentence, 'лишиться' indicates losing an opportunity, showing its use in relation to intangible things.
Он лишился возможности учиться за границей.
He lost the opportunity to study abroad.
In this example, 'лишиться' refers to an involuntary loss, highlighting its frequent association with unfortunate events.