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dispossess

[ˌdɪspəˈzes]

dispossess Definition

  • 1deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions
  • 2take away something that someone has, especially their property

Using dispossess: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispossess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government dispossessed the farmers of their land.

  • Example

    He was dispossessed of his inheritance by his greedy relatives.

  • Example

    The landlord tried to dispossess the tenant without proper notice.

  • Example

    The court ordered the company to dispossess the illegal occupants of the building.

dispossess Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dispossess

Antonyms for dispossess

Phrases with dispossess

  • to give up or relinquish something that one owns or possesses

    Example

    She decided to dispossess herself of all her worldly possessions and join a religious order.

  • to take something away from someone, especially by force

    Example

    The robbers dispossessed him of his wallet and mobile phone.

  • to make someone realize that their beliefs or hopes are mistaken or unfounded

    Example

    The harsh reality of life dispossessed him of his illusions about love and romance.

Origins of dispossess

from Old French 'despossesser', from Latin 'dis-' (expressing reversal) + 'possidere' (to possess)

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Summary: dispossess in Brief

'Dispossess' [ˌdɪspəˈzes] means to take away someone's land, property, or other possessions. It can also mean to take away something that someone has, especially their property. Examples include 'The government dispossessed the farmers of their land.' and 'The landlord tried to dispossess the tenant without proper notice.' The phrase 'dispossess oneself of' means to give up or relinquish something that one owns or possesses.