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usurp in Greek

usurp in Greek is σφετερίζομαι — usurp means to seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

usurp in Greek

σφετερίζομαι
verb
Pronounced: sfeterizomai
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 Greek?

"usurp" in Greek is σφετερίζομαι. usurp means: To seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

How do you pronounce σφετερίζομαι?

"usurp" in Greek is σφετερίζομαι, pronounced "sfeterizomai".

How do you use "usurp" in a sentence?

Example: "The general usurped the throne after the king died." In Greek, "usurp" is σφετερίζομαι.

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