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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