Usurp
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British pronunciation/juːzˈɜːp/
American pronunciation/ˌjuˈsɝp/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "usurp"

to usurp
01

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

Transitive: to usurp a position or right
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In many tales, evil stepmothers attempt to usurp the rightful place of the princess.
Local tribes felt the government was trying to usurp their lands.
The prince was accused of trying to usurp his elder brother's position.
02

to take someone’s position or role, often in an unfair or illegal way

Transitive: to usurp somebody in a position of power
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The prince 's cousin attempted to usurp him as heir to the throne.
The younger brother planned to usurp his older sibling as the family leader.
The rebellious minister sought to usurp the king and take control.
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