dispossess

/dɪspəˈzəs/verb
High School
1

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

2

To deprive someone of possession in general.

3

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

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing