repossess (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriː.pəˈzes/

Definition

To take back possession of something that was bought on credit because the buyer has not paid for it.

Examples

• The lender can repossess the house if the mortgage payments are not made.

• After defaulting on the loan, the company repossessed the equipment.

• They threatened to repossess my furniture if I didn't pay the overdue bill.

How to Use repossess

repossess X (collocation)

To take back possession of an item (X) that was bought on credit. — "The lender repossessed the house."

Synonyms of repossess

Words with a similar meaning to repossess:

• take back
• recover
• reclaim
• recapture

Antonyms of repossess

Words with the opposite meaning to repossess:

• return
• restore

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