Synonyms for

Liquidate

Verb / ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪt / Another word for liquidate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To sell off or dispose of (something) to pay off debts or expenses.

Synonyms & similar words

neutralize payoff waste doin neutralise knockoff sell unload realize liquidize dissolve terminate disband end cancel abolish annul

Example sentences

  1. The company had to liquidate its assets to pay its creditors.
  2. He decided to liquidate his collection of baseball cards.
  3. The store had to liquidate its inventory to make room for new products.
  4. The estate was liquidated to pay off the debts of the deceased.
  5. The factory was liquidated after it went bankrupt.

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  • It is better to liquidate a deficit in the budget than to accept inflation. - Richard M. Nixon
  • A corporation's responsibility is to the shareholders, not its retirees and employees. Companies are doing everything they can to get rid of pension plans and they will succeed. - Ben Stein
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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