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DISPOSSESSING Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word dispossessing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word dispossessing. (close relations)
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seizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

stripping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the removal of covering

depriving
verbv
verb

• take away possessions from someone

• keep from having, keeping, or obtaining

• take away

divesting
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

expropriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• deprive of possessions

Best Hypernyms For DISPOSSESSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dispossessing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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deprive divest confiscate disinherit distrain expropriate oust remove seize

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