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supersede vs usurp

usurp vs supersede

supersede and usurp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supersede No No Yes No
usurp No No Yes No
As verbs, usurp is a hyponym of supersede; that is, usurp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than supersede:
  • supersede: take the place or move into the position of
  • usurp: take the place of
Other hyponyms of supersede include deputise, deputize, step in, substitute, displace, preempt, oust.
supersede (verb) usurp (verb)
take the place or move into the position of seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take the place of
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