takeovers

The word “takeovers” has 2 syllables: take-overs.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkˌoʊvərz/.


What is synonym and antonym for takeovers?

In the thesaurus, “takeovers” has 35 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for takeovers

  • acceptance
  • accomplishment
  • annexation
  • annexations
  • appropriations
  • combination
  • confiscation
  • control
  • coup
  • embezzlement
  • expropriation
  • expropriations
  • feat
  • gain
  • grand slam
  • holding
  • hostile takeover
  • incorporation
  • invasion
  • invasions
  • leveraged buyout
  • misappropriation
  • occupation
  • partnership
  • property
  • purchase
  • rout
  • seizures
  • subjugation
  • success
  • takeover
  • tie up
  • unification
  • union
  • win

Antonyms for takeovers

  • division
  • failure
  • forfeit
  • loss
  • separation
  • surrender

Meanings of takeovers

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. The acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.
    3. A time or event in which control or authority, especially over a facility is passed from one party to the next.

Example Sentences

  • Hostile takeovers can be disruptive to companies and their employees.
  • The company's rapid expansion was fueled by a series of strategic takeovers.
  • Legal regulations govern the process of corporate takeovers to ensure fair practices.
  • Shareholders were concerned about the potential consequences of multiple takeovers bids.
  • Economic analysts predicted a surge in merger and takeovers activity in the coming year.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to takeovers, such as: acceptance, accomplishment, annexation, annexations, appropriations, combination, confiscation.

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