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replevy

[ri-plev-ee] / rɪˈplɛv i /
NOUN
recovery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rescue restoration return
STRONG
compensation indemnification recall recapture reclamation redemption reimbursement remuneration reparation repossession retaking retrieval
WEAK
recouping replevin
Antonyms
STRONG
penalty
WEAK
deterioration relapse
VERB
recover
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get back reclaim recoup regain repair rescue restore resume retrieve salvage
STRONG
balance compensate offset recapture recruit redeem rediscover repossess retake
WEAK
bring back catch up make good obtain again reacquire reoccupy replevin take back win back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy forfeit harm hurt injure lose
WEAK
decline deteriorate mislay miss wane
VERB
redeem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back
STRONG
cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess repurchase retrieve settle
WEAK
buy back buy off call in cash in get back make good replevin take in trade in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forfeit lose
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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I'm not sartain that I could hold the lumber, even after I got it into the river; for a replevy is a formidable thing in law, I can tell you.

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I of course refused, whereupon he threatened to replevy, and at once returned to his lawyer's office.

From Project Gutenberg

They ran us up into a little town, when they got out a replevy and took the mules.

From Project Gutenberg

I employed a lawyer, and in about ten minutes we were free; but if we had not got away with the stuff we would have had more trouble, as he was ready to replevy.

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In answer to this petition, a decree immediately issued from the King's council, commanding a replevy of the arrests and seizures of which the petitioner complained.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.