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conquer vs usurp

usurp vs conquer

conquer and usurp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conquer No No Yes No
usurp No No Yes No
As verbs, usurp is a hypernym of conquer; that is, usurp is a word with a broader meaning than conquer:
  • conquer: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  • usurp: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other hypernyms of conquer include arrogate, assume, seize, take over.
conquer (verb) usurp (verb)
bring under control by force or authority seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
overcome by conquest take the place of
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Difference between conquer and usurp

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