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Definition of supplanting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
replacementact of replacing something or someone, often by force
- The supplanting of the old leader was unexpected.
2.
deceitful takeoverRare process of taking over a position through deceitRare
- His supplanting in the company was met with suspicion.
Adjective
1.
replacementin the process of replacing something else
- The supplanting technology quickly dominated the market.
2.
forceful takeoverRare taking over by force or deceitRare
- The supplanting regime used propaganda to gain control.
Origin of supplanting
Latin, supplere (to fill up) + plantare (to plant)
Examples of supplanting in a sentence
His supplanting of the CEO was controversial. The supplanting of the old regime was swift and unexpected. Her supplanting in the boardroom was orchestrated behind closed doors. The supplanting regime brought new policies to the country. Supplanting methods are being introduced in agriculture. The supplanting authority imposed new rules overnight.
Supplanting leaders often face resistance from the populace.
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- French:remplacement, supplantant, ...
- German:Ersetzung, ersetzend, ...
- Italian:sostituzione, sostitutivo, ...
- Spanish:suplantación, suplantante, ...
- Portuguese:substituição, substituto, ...
- Chinese:替代, 替代的, ...
- Japanese:交代, 置き換え中の, ...
- Arabic:استبدال, قَيْد الِاسْتِبْدَال, ...
- Hebrew:הַחְלָפָה בְּכֹוחַ, מַחְלִיף, ...
- Russian:смена, замещающий, ...
- Ukrainian:заміна, заміщуючий, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्थापन, प्रतिस्थापित करने वाला, ...
Definition of supplant - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
replacementtr./intr. take the place of something or someonetr./intr.
- New technology can supplant old methods.
2.
replace forcefullytr. take the place of another by force or strategytr.
- He managed to supplant his rival in a strategic company takeover..
Origin of supplant
Latin, supplantare (to trip up)
Examples of supplant in a sentence
Online shopping is starting to supplant traditional retail. New technologies can supplant old ones quickly. The new policy aims to supplant outdated regulations.
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- French:remplacer, évincer, ...
- German:verdrängen, ...
- Italian:sostituire, ...
- Spanish:suplantar, desplazar, ...
- Portuguese:substituir, desbancar, ...
- Chinese:取代, ...
- Japanese:取って代わる, 追い出す, ...
- Arabic:حَلَّ مَحَلَّ, اِسْتَبْدَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִתְפּוֹס אֶת מְקוֹמוֹ שֶׁל, לִדְחֹק אֶת רַגְלָיו שֶׁל, ...
- Russian:заменять, ...
- Ukrainian:замінити, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्थापित करना, हटाकर उसकी जगह ले लेना, ...
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