DISPOSSESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dispossess. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| confiscate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • surrendered as a penalty verb • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority | ||||||
| deprive | verbv | |||||
verb • take away possessions from someone • keep from having, keeping, or obtaining • take away | ||||||
| divest | verbv | |||||
verb • take away possessions from someone • deprive of status or authority • reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment) • remove (someone's or one's own) clothes | ||||||
| expropriate | verbv | |||||
verb • deprive of possessions | ||||||
| rob | verbv | |||||
verb • take something away by force or without the consent of the owner • rip off; ask an unreasonable price | ||||||
| seize | verbv | |||||
verb • take hold of; grab • take or capture by force • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • hook by a pull on the line • affect • capture the attention or imagination of | ||||||
