Dispossess

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Synonyms of dispossess

Antonyms of dispossess

Collocations of dispossess

dispossess property
Frequency: 80 %

The landlord had to dispossess the property due to non-payment of rent.

dispossess land
Frequency: 70 %

The government used eminent domain to dispossess the land for public infrastructure projects.

dispossess rights
Frequency: 65 %

The dictator's regime sought to dispossess its citizens of their basic rights.

dispossess belongings
Frequency: 50 %

The thief managed to dispossess the family of their valuable belongings.

Idiomatic Expressions for dispossess

  • Phrase: dispossess oneself of something
    Meaning: to voluntarily give up or relinquish something
    Usage: She decided to dispossess herself of all her material possessions and live a minimalist lifestyle.