dispossess
/dɪspəˈzəs/ · dis·pos·ess
verb
- To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them. The government's decision to dispossess the family from their ancestral land sparked widespread protests.
- To take possession of the ball/puck etc. (from someone). The opposing team managed to dispossess the ball from the attacker, preventing a goal.
Did you know? The word 'dispossess' has been used in various contexts, including law, sports, and social justice, highlighting its versatility and importance in everyday language.