dispossess

UK /dɪspəˈzəs/ US /dɪspəˈzəs/
verb 3

Definitions

verb

1

To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.

2

To deprive someone of possession in general.

Though Mars himſelfe the angry God of armes, And all the earthly Potentates conſpire, To diſpoſſeſſe me of this Diadem: Yet wil I weare it in deſpight of them As great commander of this Eaſtearne world, […]

3

To take possession of the ball/puck etc. (from someone).

It was Bannan who released Agbonlahor for his goal with a long-range curling pass after Stephen Warnock had dispossessed Mohamed Diame.

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