Antonyms for dispossess


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dis-puh-zes
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs pəˈzɛs


Definition of dispossess

Origin :
  • late 15c., from Old French despossesser "to dispossess," from des- (see dis-) + possesser (see possess). Related: Dispossessed; dispossessing.
  • verb deprive
Example sentences :
  • But she could not dispossess herself of the belief that he was guilty.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • "You, personally, began this dispossess action," said Mr. Stanley.
  • Extract from : « The Young Treasure Hunter » by Frank V. Webster
  • They had a fascination for her, and she could not dispossess her mind of the thought that she had seen them before.
  • Extract from : « Peak's Island » by Ford Paul
  • If he finds I have the right to continue in the farm, he would not wish to dispossess me.
  • Extract from : « The Rival Crusoes » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Finally, it occurred to me to dispossess the dog and take his place beneath the bush.
  • Extract from : « The Dawn of Reason » by James Weir
  • They are the sons of those who have often tried to dispossess you of your lands.
  • Extract from : « Hendricks the Hunter » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Help pick up Pierre's coffin and carry it, when he was about to dispossess Pierre's son?
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • So he said, 'And is it known to ye how to dispossess the wearer of his burden?'
  • Extract from : « The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete » by George Meredith
  • I could not dispossess her of it, even after uttering the word 'duel' I know not how often.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Probably at no period did he aspire after supremacy, or expect to dispossess Cecil.
  • Extract from : « Sir Walter Ralegh » by William Stebbing

Synonyms for dispossess

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