usurping

juːˈzɜːrpɪŋ

Definition

Definition of usurping - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

politicstaking power or position without legal right

The usurping leader faced strong opposition.
The usurping regime was condemned internationally.
Citizens protested against the usurping government.

appropriating

commandeering

seizing

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of usurping

Latin, usurpare (to seize for use)

Terms with usurping included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

usurpatory

adj.

result

related to the act of usurping

View all translations of usurping

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:usurpateur, ...
German:usurpierend, ...
Italian:usurpante, ...
Spanish:usurpador, ...
Portuguese:usurpador, ...
Chinese:篡权的, ...
Japanese:権力を奪う, ...
Arabic:مُغْتَصِب, ...
Hebrew:גּוֹזֵל, ...
Russian:узурпирующий, ...
Ukrainian:узурпаторський, ...
Hindi:सत्ता-हड़पने वाला, ...
Bengali:ক্ষমতা দখলকারী, ...
Catalan:usurpador, ...
Czech:uzurpující, ...
Danish:usurpatorisk, ...
Dutch:usurperend, ...
Greek:σφετεριστικός, ...
Hungarian:bitorló, ...
Khmer:ដណ្តើមអំណាចដោយខុសច្បាប់, ...
Korean:권력을 찬탈한, ...
Persian:غاصب, ...
Polish:uzurpatorski, ...
Portuguese (BR):usurpador, ...
Romanian:uzurpator, ...
Swedish:maktövertagande, ...
Thai:ชิงอำนาจ, ...
Turkish:gasp eden, ...
Vietnamese:cướp quyền, ...

usurp

jʊˈzɜːrp

Definition of usurp - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

take powertake control from someone without legal right

He tried to usurp the king's throne.

commandeer

overthrow

seize

positiontake the place rightfully belonging to someone else

He tried to usurp his brother's role in the company.

displace

oust

supplant

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of usurp

Latin, usurpare (to seize for use)

Examples of usurp in a sentence

The deputy tried to usurp her supervisor's authority.
The general attempted to usurp control of the army.
They plotted to usurp the king's authority.

View all translations of usurp

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:usurper, s'approprier, ...
German:an sich reißen, übernehmen, ...
Italian:usurpare, ...
Spanish:usurpar, apropiarse, ...
Portuguese:usurpar, ...
Chinese:篡夺, 抢占, ...
Japanese:奪う, 横取りする, ...
Arabic:اِغْتَصَب, اغتصب, ...
Hebrew:לִגְזֹל, לִתְפּוֹס, ...
Russian:узурпировать, присвоить, ...
Ukrainian:узурпувати, захопити, ...
Hindi:हड़प लेना, हड़पना, ...
Bengali:অবৈধভাবে ক্ষমতা দখল করা, জবরদখল করা, ...
Catalan:usurpar, prendre el lloc de, ...
Czech:uzurpovat, uzurpovat si, ...
Danish:usurpere, ...
Dutch:de macht grijpen, usurperen, ...
Greek:σφετερίζομαι, οικειοποιούμαι, ...
Hungarian:bitorolni, kisajátítani, ...
Khmer:ដណ្តើមអំណាច, ដណ្តើមយកតំណែង, ...
Korean:찬탈하다, 탈취하다, ...
Persian:غصب کردن, جای کسی را گرفتن, ...
Polish:uzurpować, przywłaszczyć, ...
Portuguese (BR):usurpar, ...
Romanian:a uzurpa, a acapara, ...
Swedish:tillskansa sig, ta över, ...
Thai:แย่งชิง, ชิงตำแหน่ง, ...
Turkish:gasp etmek, ele geçirmek, ...
Vietnamese:soán ngôi, soán đoạt, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.