Meaning of the word dispossess in English
What does dispossess mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dispossess
US /ˌdɪs.pəˈzes/
UK /ˌdɪs.pəˈzes/
Verb
to deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions
Example:
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The government sought to dispossess the farmers of their ancestral lands.
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The landlord threatened to dispossess the tenants if they didn't pay the rent.
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