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DISPOSSESSED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Dispossessed.

Dispossessed - as an adjective satellite

Physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security

Example: "Made a living out of shepherding dispossessed people from one country to another"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
homelessroofless

Dispossessed - as a verb

To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.

To take possession of the ball/puck etc. (from someone).

Dispossessed - as an adjective

Homeless

Impoverished

Example Sentences

"The dispossessed family had to sleep on the streets."
"Many refugees are dispossessed of their homes due to war."
"She felt dispossessed after losing all her belongings in the fire."
"The dispossessed workers protested against their unfair treatment."
"The dispossessed tribes fought to reclaim their ancestral lands."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPOSSESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dispossessed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPOSSESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DISPOSSESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispossessed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPOSSESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISPOSSESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispossessed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPOSSESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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