takeover
The word “takeover” has 2 syllables: take-over
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/
What is synonym and antonym for takeover?
In the thesaurus, “takeover” has 108 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for takeover along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for takeover
- accede
- accept
- acquiesce
- adopt
- advocate
- agree
- annex
- annexation
- appropriate
- appropriation
- arrogate
- arrogation
- assent
- assume
- assumption
- attach
- attachment
- back
- bear
- champion
- claim
- collar
- commandeer
- commandeering
- confiscate
- confiscation
- consent
- convert
- cover
- defalcation
- deforcement
- despoil
- despoilment
- detainer
- disfurnishment
- dispossession
- ejection
- embezzle
- embezzlement
- embrace
- encroach
- encroachment
- endorse
- espouse
- expropriate
- expropriation
- fill in
- grab
- grasp
- impound
- impoundment
- indorse
- infringe
- infringement
- invade
- invasion
- loot
- looting
- misapplication
- misapply
- misappropriate
- misappropriation
- misuse
- occupancy
- occupation
- occupy
- peculate
- peculation
- pillage
- pillaging
- pinch-hit
- piracy
- pirate
- preempt
- preemption
- preoccupancy
- preoccupy
- press
- reaccept
- reassume
- relieve
- repossess
- repossession
- seize
- seizure
- sequester
- sequestration
- shoulder
- snatch
- spell
- stand by
- stand in
- steal
- step in
- stripping
- sub
- substitute
- support
- take up
- theft
- trespass
- understudy
- undertake
- uphold
- usurp
- usurpation
- wrench
- wrest
Antonyms for takeover
- abandon
- abjure
- abnegate
- avoid
- back down
- back off
- backtrack
- bypass
- decline
- detour
- disavow
- disclaim
- disown
- forbear
- forsake
- give up
- recant
- refuse
- reject
- relinquish
- renounce
- repudiate
- retract
- spurn
- surrender
- take back
- turn down
- unsay
- withdraw
Meanings of takeover
- noun
- The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.
- The acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.
- A time or event in which control or authority, especially over a facility is passed from one party to the next.
Example Sentences
- The company experienced a hostile takeover by a larger corporation.
- The billionaire investor orchestrated a successful takeover of the struggling tech company.
- The fans protested against the potential takeover of their beloved football club by an overseas group.
- The CEO's aggressive tactics led to the takeover of several competitors in the industry.
- The board of directors rejected the proposed takeover bid, citing concerns about job security.
On this page you'll find 137 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to takeover, such as: abandon, abjure, abnegate, accede, accept, acquiesce, adopt.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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