vagrantize

/væɡˈræntaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone to live as a vagrant or to cause something to become vagrant or unsettled

“The economic downturn vagrantized many families, forcing them to live on the streets.”

2. verb

to make something vagrant or unsettled, especially in a way that is seen as undesirable or disturbing

“The news of the factory’s closure vagrantized the community, leaving many without jobs.”

3. verb

to make someone feel homeless or without a fixed abode

“The harsh words from her parents vagrantized her, making her feel unwanted at home.”

Synonyms

  • dislodge
  • displace
  • unsettle

Antonyms

  • settle
  • stabilize