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SEQUESTERING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sequestering.

Sequestering - as a verb

Requisition forcibly, as of enemy property

Example: "The estate was sequestered"

Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Example: "The fbi seized the drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachconfiscateimpoundseize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Undergo sequestration by forming a stable compound with an ion

Example: "The cations were sequestered"

Keep away from others

Example: "He sequestered himself in his study to write a book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secludesequestratewithdraw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insulateisolate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set apart from others

Example: "The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isolatekeep apartsequestrate

Example Sentences

"The government is sequestering funds for a new infrastructure project."
"The company is sequestering its profits for future investments."
"The scientists are sequestering the samples for further analysis."
"The organization is sequestering its members to discuss important matters."
"The researchers are sequestering themselves in the lab to complete their experiment."
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Word Game Points

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

SEQUESTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is SEQUESTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sequestering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEQUESTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is SEQUESTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sequestering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEQUESTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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