English Synonym Finder

evict

Definitions

To expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law.

To recover property or land from someone by legal process.

Examples

The landlord decided to evict the tenants after they failed to pay rent for three consecutive months.

The city council moved to evict the squatters from the abandoned warehouse for safety reasons.

If you continue to violate the terms of your lease, the property manager will be forced to evict you.

Synonyms

expel oust eject remove dispossess turn out dislodge

Antonyms

admit welcome accommodate house harbor shelter receive