evict
word
Definition
To legally force someone to leave their home or property, usually because of unpaid rent or breaking rules.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in legal, housing, and rental contexts. Common collocations: 'evict a tenant', 'be evicted from'. Implies a formal process, usually with a court order. Do not confuse with 'expel' (from school) or 'kick out' (informal, any place).
Spanish: desalojar - expulsar (de vivienda)Portuguese (BR): despejar - despejar (de imóvel)Portuguese (PT): despejar - expulsar (de casa)Chinese (Simplified): 驱逐 - 赶出（住房）Chinese (Traditional): 驅逐 - 趕出（住房）Hindi: बेघर करना - निकालना (घर से)Arabic: طرد - إخلاء (من السكن)
Example Sentences
The landlord can evict you if you don't pay rent.
basic
They were evicted from their apartment last month.
basic
The city plans to evict people from illegal buildings.
basic
He got evicted after months of not paying his bills.
natural
If you make too much noise, your neighbors might try to have you evicted.
natural
Some families fear they could be evicted this winter.
natural