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usurpare — meaning in English

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English meaning

usurp verb To seize power, a position, or a right that belongs to someone else, without any legal right to it.

Senses

usurpare is used for these senses in English:

take over To assume control of something, such as a business or enterprise, and sometimes by force.
take over To annex a territory by conquest or invasion; to conquer.
usurp To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

assumere incaricare acquisire appropriarsi annettere impossessarsi prendere il posto