expropriated Definition
- 1take away property from its owner, especially for public use without the owner's consent
- 2deprive someone of something, especially a right or privilege
Using expropriated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expropriated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The government expropriated the land for the construction of a new highway.
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The company was expropriated by the state.
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The dictator expropriated the wealth of the nation.
expropriated Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for expropriated
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Summary: expropriated in Brief
The verb 'expropriated' [ɪkˈsprəʊprieɪtɪd] means to take away property from its owner, especially for public use without the owner's consent, or to deprive someone of something, especially a right or privilege. It is often used in the context of government actions or dictators seizing assets. Synonyms include 'confiscate' and 'seize.'
