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DISPOSSESS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word dispossess. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dispossess. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISPOSSESS

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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

Best Hypernyms For DISPOSSESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dispossess, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
deprive divest

Alternatives for CONFISCATE

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