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EXPROPRIATION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word expropriation. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word expropriation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXPROPRIATION

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appropriation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

• incorporation by joining or uniting

• a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner

confiscation
nounn
noun

• seizure by the government

requisition
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

seizure
nounn
noun

• a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

• the act of taking of a person by force

• the taking possession of something by legal process

taking
verbv
noun

• the act of someone who picks up or takes something

adjective satellite

• very attractive; capturing interest

expropriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• deprive of possessions

Best Hypernyms For EXPROPRIATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expropriation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
confiscation acquisition appropriation arrogation forfeiture impoundment requisition seizure takeover commandeering

Alternatives for APPROPRIATION

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