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Regain vs Repossess - What's the difference?

regain | repossess | Synonyms |

As verbs the difference between regain and repossess

is that regain is to get back; to recover possession of while repossess is to reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.

regain

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Verb

(en verb)
  • To get back; to recover possession of.
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    repossess

    English

    Verb

    (es)
  • (legal) To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.
  • (dated, reflexive) To gain back possession of.
    • to repossess oneself of something lost

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