With the heirless king going crazy and royal family poisoned, the general of the army finally had his chance to usurp the throne.
Source: tatoeba (1942)
Usurp
/juˈsɝp/
Synonyms for "usurp" (95 found)
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Adjective(1 words)
appropriate behavior
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Verb(5 words)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (47)
make free withmake use ofmonopolizemount the throneoccupyoverrunoverstepoverstep the boundspillageplay godpreemptpreoccupyprepossesspretendpretend torequisitionseizeseize powerseize the thronesit on
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Verb(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
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9 total sentences available.
I want to usurp the throne.
Source: tatoeba (2607758)
I didn't mean to usurp anybody.
Source: tatoeba (3729757)
I know that my young gallant will wonderfully usurp the grace, voice, bearing, and mannerisms of a high-born lady.
Source: tatoeba (13307640)
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