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USURPING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word usurping. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word usurping. (close relations)
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acquiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of acquiring something

hijacking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force

seizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

annexing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an addition that extends a main building

verb

• take (territory) as if by conquest

• add an extra part to

appropriating
verbv
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

arrogating
verbv
verb

• demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

• make undue claims to having

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

commandeering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• take arbitrarily or by force

confiscating
verbv
adjective satellite

• surrendered as a penalty

verb

• take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

expropriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• deprive of possessions

wresting
verb, nounv, n
verb

• obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

taking over
verbv
noun

• acquisition of property by descent or by will

arrogate
verbv
verb

• demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

• make undue claims to having

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

assume
verbv
verb

• take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• occupy or take on

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

• make a pretence of

• take up someone's soul into heaven

• put clothing on one's body

seize
verbv
verb

• take hold of; grab

• take or capture by force

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

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

• hook by a pull on the line

• affect

• capture the attention or imagination of

take over
verbv
verb

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

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

• do over

• take up and practice as one's own

• take up, as of debts or payments

Best Hypernyms For USURPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for usurping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
replace supersede supplant take
Phrases (1)
supervene upon

Alternatives for ACQUIRING

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