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to usurp
01
奪う, 横取りする
to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right
Transitive: to usurp a position or right
Example
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
簒奪する, うばう
to take someone’s position or role, often in an unfair or illegal way
Transitive: to usurp somebody in a position of power
例
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.
