repossessed Definition
to take back possession of something, especially a property or vehicle, from someone who is not keeping up with their payments.
Using repossessed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repossessed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bank repossessed the house after the owner failed to make mortgage payments.
Example
The car was repossessed by the dealership when the buyer missed several payments.
Example
The landlord repossessed the apartment after the tenant violated the lease agreement.
repossessed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for repossessed
- seize
- confiscate
- take back
Summary: repossessed in Brief
The verb 'repossessed' [ˌriːpəˈzɛst] means to take back possession of something, usually a property or vehicle, from someone who has failed to make payments. Examples include 'The bank repossessed the house after the owner failed to make mortgage payments.' and 'The car was repossessed by the dealership when the buyer missed several payments.'
