Usurping: meaning, definitions and examples
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usurping
[ juːˈzɜːpɪŋ ]
to take power or control illegally
Usurping is the act of seizing power or control without legal authority. It often involves overthrowing a legitimate ruler or government through force or deception. Usurping can lead to political instability and conflict.
Synonyms
appropriate, overthrow, seize, take over
Examples of usage
- He was accused of usurping the throne from the rightful king.
- The military coup resulted in a group of generals usurping control of the country.
- Usurping power can have serious consequences for a nation's stability.
- The rebel leader succeeded in usurping the government and establishing a new regime.
- The dictator's regime was marked by his usurping of authority and suppression of dissent.
Translations
Translations of the word "usurping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 usurpação
🇮🇳 हड़पना
🇩🇪 Usurpation
🇮🇩 perebutan kekuasaan
🇺🇦 узурпація
🇵🇱 uzurpacja
🇯🇵 簒奪 (さんだつ)
🇫🇷 usurpation
🇪🇸 usurpación
🇹🇷 gasbetme
🇰🇷 강탈 (강탈)
🇸🇦 اغتصاب
🇨🇿 uzurpace
🇸🇰 uzurpácia
🇨🇳 篡夺 (cuàn duó)
🇸🇮 uzurpacija
🇮🇸 ráðabrugg
🇰🇿 тартып алу
🇬🇪 უზურპაცია
🇦🇿 qəsb
🇲🇽 usurpación
Word origin
The word 'usurp' originated from the Latin word 'usurpare', which means 'to seize for use'. It entered the English language in the early 14th century with the specific meaning of seizing power without legal right. The concept of usurping has been a recurring theme in history, with various rulers and leaders being accused of usurping power throughout different eras.
See also: usurp, usurpation, usurpator, usurper, usurpist.