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usurp in Dutch

usurp in Dutch is toe-eigenen, usurperen — usurp means to seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

usurp in Dutch

toe-eigenen
verb
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
usurperen
verb
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

What does "usurp" mean?

  1. verb To seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.
    "The general usurped the throne after the king died."
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usurp in a sentence

  • The general usurped the throne after the king died.
  • His rival tried to usurp his role as team leader.

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What is "usurp" in Dutch?

"usurp" in Dutch is toe-eigenen, usurperen. usurp means: To seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

How do you use "usurp" in a sentence?

Example: "The general usurped the throne after the king died." In Dutch, "usurp" is toe-eigenen, usurperen.

Are there other ways to say "usurp" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "usurp": toe-eigenen, usurperen.

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