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| Main Entry: |
expropriation
 [eks-proh-pree-eyt] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | seizure |
| Synonyms: | appropriation, arrogation, confiscation, impounding |
| Main Entry: | deprivation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | taking, keeping away; need |
| Synonyms: | denial, deprival, destitution, detriment, disadvantage, dispossession, distress, divestiture, divestment, expropriation, hardship, loss, privation, removal, seizure, want, withdrawal, withholding |
| Antonyms: | bestowal, endowment, giving, indulgence, offer, offering, presentation, supply |
| Main Entry: | confiscation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | seizure |
| Synonyms: | appropriation, arrogation, expropriation |
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Example Sentences
- And even if expropriation is avoided, there are difficulties.
- One would thus expect more expropriation rather than less.
- And what they ultimately face is nationalistic expropriation of their businesses.
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