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usurp in Finnish

usurp in Finnish is kaapata, anastaa valta — usurp means to seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

usurp in Finnish

kaapata
verb
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
anastaa valta
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 Finnish?

"usurp" in Finnish is kaapata, anastaa valta. 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 Finnish, "usurp" is kaapata, anastaa valta.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "usurp": kaapata, anastaa valta.

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