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EXPROPRIATING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word expropriating. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word expropriating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXPROPRIATING

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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)

taking
verbv
noun

• the act of someone who picks up or takes something

adjective satellite

• very attractive; capturing interest

appropriating
verbv
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

confiscating
verbv
adjective satellite

• surrendered as a penalty

verb

• take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

confiscatory
adjectiveadj
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dispossessing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• deprive of the possession of real estate

requisitioning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

• an official form on which a request is made

• seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized

verb

• make a formal request for official services

• demand and take for use or service, especially by military or public authority for public service

usurping
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

• take the place of

wresting
verb, nounv, n
verb

• obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

Best Hypernyms For EXPROPRIATING

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

Alternatives for SEIZING

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