Synonyms for

Squatter

Verb / ˈskwɑ:tɜ: / Another word for squatter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A squatter is a person who unlawfully settles on someone else's property without permission.

Synonyms & similar words

nester chunky homesteader stumpy dumpy underslung squatty squat lowset trespasser intruder occupier interloper encroacher invader usurper homesteader squatter land-grabber

Example sentences

  1. The squatter was asked to leave the property by the owner.
  2. Squatters often face legal consequences for occupying someone else's land.
  3. The government is trying to find a solution for the squatter problem in the city.
  4. The abandoned building became a shelter for squatters.
  5. The squatter claimed he had rights to the land he was occupying.

Quotes

  • A squatter is someone who settles on another person's property without legal permission. - Unknown
  • A squatter may be living in someone else's house, but he has a home on his own land. - Unknown
  • Beware of the squatter who settles in your mind and refuses to leave. - Unknown

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