Synonyms of expropriations

expropriations

noun

plural of expropriation

as in takeovers

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority

the development of the colony involved expropriation of large tracts of fertile farmland from the natives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• takeovers
• seizures
• appropriations
• annexations
• invasions
• usurpations
• preemptions
• confiscations
• sequestrations
• occupancies
• occupations
• assumptions
• arrogations
• misuses
• thefts
• embezzlements
• grabs
• piracies
• detainers
• repossessions
• defalcations
• infringements
• encroachments
• peculations
• impoundments
• misappropriations
• misapplications
• attachments
• dispossessions
• ejections
• trespasses
• deforcements
• preoccupancies
• despoilments
• disfurnishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expropriations

Major oil companies remain wary after past expropriations and weak legal protections. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

Production later climbed above 3 million barrels a day before decades of neglect, corruption, expropriations, economic collapse and US sanctions sent output plunging. — Fabiola Zerpa, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

In the wake of the protests, the Environmental Protection and Conservation Authority has denounced the lack of transparency in the projects, which were approved without public consultation and with sudden expropriations of land. — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026

The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026

Following the 2007 expropriations under Chávez, many of these facilities were nationalized, and then undermaintained and allowed to deteriorate. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026

The expropriations led to more than 40 arbitration complaints against Venezuela in the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, which is part of the World Bank. — Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025

Output plummeted due to decades of mismanagement, corruption, and expropriations that began under Hugo Chávez and worsened under Maduro. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025

Land expropriations will also be authorized. — CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025