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foreclose

verb

Subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌfɔːˈkləʊz

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verb

  1. Subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage

verb

  1. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible

    “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”

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Example Sentences

My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

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