usurp
/juːˈzɜːp/verb
उच्चारण यूज़र्प
(सत्ता, पद) हड़पना, बलपूर्वक छीन लेना
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verb
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[T] ~ sth formal
to take somebody's position or power without having the right to do so
(सत्ता, पद) हड़पना, बलपूर्वक छीन लेना
- The general usurped the throne while the king was away.
- The committee accused the chairman of usurping the powers of the board.
- The younger brother tried to usurp the throne from the rightful heir.
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- She felt that the new manager had usurped her role in the project.
- Rebels usurped power and ruled the province for ten years.
- Social media has not usurped the place of books in her life.
Synonyms seize take over commandeer
Opposite surrender relinquish hand over
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usurper nounusurpation noun
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To seize power or a position unlawfully; the person is a usurper.
'सत्ता या पद को गैरकानूनी ढंग से हड़पना' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; ऐसा व्यक्ति usurper है।