EXPROPRIATING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word expropriating. (close relations)
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 |