DISPOSSESSION Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

dispossession

noun

Definition of dispossession

as in deprivation

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as in displacement

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Recent Examples of dispossession Nevertheless, the main opposition depends more heavily on a secular middle class sensitive to global opinion that is increasingly turning against Israel over the dispossession and killing of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 The findings come three decades after the democratic government introduced a raft of measures — known as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) — aimed at reversing the dispossession suffered by Black people under apartheid and colonialism. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Stealing America dramatically expands this history by tracing Indigenous enslavement and land dispossession throughout the full range of American history. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 And the other would plant a powerless family tree that would eventually produce the secretly villainous Tom, bent on revenge for centuries of dispossession. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 Frequently working with his partner Angela Ricci Lucchi, who died in 2018, Gianikian produced experimental films that considered forms of dispossession and the lingering pain that often accompanies it. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 The novel emphasizes that these conditions of privation and dispossession are themselves a vicious inheritance, that bloodshed and conquest have long characterized the story of this land. — Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026

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Noun

More research is needed to better understand the connection between creatine and cognition; but the supplement may be beneficial for brain health, particularly in older adults and for issues related to sleep deprivation.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Both were transferred to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit, where they were diagnosed with brain injuries due to oxygen deprivation.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of deprivation

Noun

Displaced Filmmakers Need More Than a Platform War and displacement continue to shape filmmaking across the Arab world, affecting not only the stories reaching screens but the filmmakers trying to build careers.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Through loss, displacement, uncertainty and the sometimes unbearable weight of impermanence, people have endured.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of displacement

Noun

The catastrophe was a reminder of not only the destructiveness of Israeli bombing, but also the depth of the continuing privation in Gaza today.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Though each of the Ghetto’s three areas (the Ghetto Nuovo, the Ghetto Vecchio, and the Ghetto Nuovissimo) retained its own, distinct character until remarkably late, it was always cramped, unsanitary, and marred by privation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of privation

Noun

Over the past five years, Europe’s political debate has shifted away from resettlement and toward returns.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026
Beyond language barriers and bureaucratic challenges Refugees enter the country through a formal resettlement system.

— Hyojin Im, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of resettlement

Noun

The Gainesville school district announced the forfeiture of a District 6-4A Division II football game on Wednesday.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
In addition to Lynch’s Eighth Amendment ruling, Andreano cited a ruling by Will County Judge Brian Barrett, who dismissed the final forfeiture case against Keranen and Regnier in January and called the state’s actions disturbing.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of forfeiture

Noun

Perimeter already filled any open job positions, the spokesperson said, but the team is expected to grow once the relocation is complete.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
This would leave far less room for wildlife agencies like CPW to make nuanced decisions or roll out alternative programs, like birth control or animal relocation.

— Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of relocation

Noun

Suspensions and expulsions FIU charged nine students with violations of its Student Conduct and Honor Code.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Masterson wanted a representative of Scientology to take the stand to lay out its internal processes and dispute the expulsion claims.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of expulsion

Noun

When Vucic conceded defeat on Sunday and tens of thousands took to the streets to celebrate, the scenes bore a resemblance to the ouster of pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary just six months earlier.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado greeted crowds in Caracas after nearly 10 months in exile, while student protesters powered the ouster of Serbia’s strongman leader after 14 years in power.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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