EXPROPRIATING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

expropriating

verb

present participle of expropriate

as in seizing

to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right dissidents were shot, and their lands expropriated under his regime

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as in evicting

to end the occupancy or possession of the state will have to expropriate scores of homeowners in order to build the new road

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as in confiscating

to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority plans by the city to expropriate entire blocks of houses in order to bulldoze them for expansion of the airport

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Recent Examples of expropriating In his view, the administration is effectively expropriating the decision-making power of owners and handing it to the state. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026

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Frieze Week in London has stopped being just about Frieze London and Frieze Masters as smaller fairs are seizing the opportunity for more intimate fair models.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Not to say that Vara is working in bad faith, but there is an ugly history of bad actors seizing on these kinds of accusations against writers of color.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of seizing

Verb

One of the attractions of self-storage as a business is that evicting stuff is easier than evicting people.

— David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
In 1968 Britain considered evicting the family by force, with declassified documents showing a plan to raze the fort.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of evicting

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The European Central Bank and Brussels also fear that confiscating Russia’s reserves would damage the euro’s standing and Belgium’s reputation as a financial safe haven.

— Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of confiscating

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Sveindis Jonsdottir capped the scoring in the 67th minute, dispossessing Tatumn Milazzo deep in Utah territory before rolling a shot past McGlynn’s right side.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Sveindís Jónsdóttir capped the scoring in the 67th minute, dispossessing Tatumn Milazzo deep in Utah territory before rolling a shot past McGlynn’s right side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispossessing

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Murray said that in recent spending negotiations, Democrats fought to include language to prevent the administration from usurping Congress’ power on spending decisions, but Republicans have declined to go along.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The 6-foot-6, 308-pounder was at Wisconsin from 2020-24 before finishing at Illinois last season and entering the 49ers’ defensive-line rotation this season, perhaps even usurping Alfred Collins in the starting lineup next to Osa Odighizuwa.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of usurping

Verb

Critics say the soaring costs are depriving the city of money for pressing needs such as fixing roads and sidewalks.

— Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Questioning MacArthur on the wisdom of depriving his troops of reading material was the opposite of hero worship.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of depriving

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Friday’s exhibition contest featured a 22-0 KU run in the first half, the Jayhawks responding to Pitt State grabbing an early 22-21 lead.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Keeping the shoes simple with a more eye-grabbing dress has been her outfit formula as of late.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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