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SEQUESTERS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sequesters.

Sequesters - 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 sequesters funds to cover budget deficits."
"She sequesters herself in her room whenever she needs time alone."
"The professor sequesters the student's cellphone during the exam."
"The chemical sequesters harmful pollutants from the water."
"He sequesters his savings in a secret bank account."
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Word Game Points

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

SEQUESTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SEQUESTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sequesters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEQUESTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SEQUESTERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sequesters is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEQUESTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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