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usurp

[yoo-surp, -zurp] / yuˈsɜrp, -ˈzɜrp /
VERB
take over
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annex preempt supplant wrest
STRONG
appropriate arrogate assume commandeer displace grab highjack seize swipe take
WEAK
accroach barge in butt in clap hands on cut out elbow in get hands on grab hold of infringe upon lay hold of muscle in squeeze in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONG
give keep leave let go offer refuse reject release
WEAK
give in relinquish surrender

Example Sentences

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However, they still ended the 2023-24 season as champions, usurping Manchester City on goal difference on the final day.

From BBC

Tuesday's latest reverse meant Celtic missed the chance to usurp Hearts at the top of the table.

From Barron's

Nancy suffered a fifth defeat in seven games since taking charge of the Scottish champions as Celtic missed the chance to usurp Hearts at the top of the table.

From Barron's

He drags Arthur into a war against Lancelot that fatally weakens the kingdom and allows Mordred to usurp the throne.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some advocates feared it would usurp cities’ zoning authority.

From The Wall Street Journal

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