dispossessing

[US]/ˌdɪspəˈzɛsɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌdɪspəˈzɛsɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of depriving someone of their possessions; to cause someone to lose something; to force someone to leave a place; to expel someone

Phrases & Collocations

dispossessing rights

dispossessing land

dispossessing wealth

dispossessing power

dispossessing resources

dispossessing community

dispossessing families

dispossessing individuals

dispossessing citizens

dispossessing property

Example Sentences

dispossessing someone of their property is often a legal battle.

the act of dispossessing indigenous people has a long history.

dispossessing a family can lead to social unrest.

they were accused of dispossessing the local farmers.

dispossessing tenants without notice is illegal.

many people fear dispossessing their homes during economic crises.

dispossessing individuals can have serious psychological effects.

the government is criticized for dispossessing landowners.

dispossessing people of their rights is a violation of human rights.

he felt guilty about dispossessing his childhood friend.

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