supplanter
Example Sentences
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Jacob was a popular boy’s name in Old Testament times, and meant "the one who grasps," "the angler," "the deceiver" or "the supplanter."
From Fox News
When the men join in, the music turns violent, with denunciations of the “supplanters.”
From New York Times
The station was killed off by the proximity of Holborn, more popular because it was an interchange, and I'm pleased to see its supplanter at least has the grace to recognise its phantom existence.
From The Guardian
In making this transition from the boldness and persistence of self-confidence to the boldness of faith and humility, Jacob becomes Israel—the supplanter, being baffled by his conqueror, rises a Prince.
From Project Gutenberg
Jacob the supplanter, Jacob the changeling, Jacob the baseborn!
From Project Gutenberg
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
