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garnishee

The word “garnishee” has 3 syllables: gar-ni-shee

It's pronounced as /ˌɡɑːrnɪˈʃiː/

What is synonym and antonym for garnishee?

In the thesaurus, “garnishee” has 11 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for garnishee along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for garnishee

  • appropriate
  • arrogate
  • attach
  • commandeer
  • confiscate
  • expropriate
  • preempt
  • seize
  • sequester
  • take over
  • usurp

Antonyms for garnishee

  • cede
  • deliver
  • forfeit
  • give up
  • hand over
  • release
  • relinquish
  • render
  • surrender
  • turn over
  • yield

Meanings of garnishee

  • noun
    1. The person whose money is garnished.
  • verb
    1. To have (money) set aside by court order (particularly for the payment of alleged debts); to garnish.

Example Sentences

  • The creditor sought to garnishee the debtor's wages to satisfy the outstanding debt.
  • The court ordered the bank to garnishee the funds in the account to cover the unpaid bills.
  • As a last resort, the landlord decided to garnishee the tenant's security deposit for non-payment of rent.
  • The landlord sought to garnishee the tenant's security deposit for damages to the property.
  • The court allowed the plaintiff to garnishee the defendant's assets.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to garnishee, such as: appropriate, arrogate, attach, cede, commandeer, confiscate, deliver.

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