disinheriting

present participle of disinherit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinheriting
Verb
  • The group also argued that moving people into federal immigration custody while local criminal cases are ongoing disrupts the legal process, potentially depriving victims of justice and defendants the opportunity to defend against charges.
    Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Flores is the second San Diego County sheriff’s deputy this year to have a mistrial declared after going on trial in San Diego federal court on charges of depriving a victim of their civil rights.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Vought has exerted extraordinary control over government spending this year, usurping congressional decisions on how the nation's money is used.
    Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • He has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with the sheriff and of usurping her authority, leading the county Board of Supervisors to eliminate his position in November 2024.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Matthews is stripping pucks with authority and regularity.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Disinheriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinheriting. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

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