usurp

usurp /ju:'z :p/
  • ngoại động từ
    • lấn chiếm, chiếm đoạt; cướp, cướp đoạt
      • to usurp the throne: cướp ngôi

Xem thêm: assume, seize, take over, arrogate



usurp

Từ điển WordNet

    v.

  • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; assume, seize, take over, arrogate

    He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town

    he usurped my rights

    She seized control of the throne after her husband died

  • take the place of

    gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke


English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

usurps|usurped|usurping
syn.: assume control overthrow take charge take over

ant.: abdicate