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take over vs usurp

usurp vs take over

take over and usurp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take over No No Yes No
usurp No No Yes No
As verbs, take over and usurp are synonyms defined as:
  • take over and usurp: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other synonyms of take over include arrogate, assume, seize.
take over (verb) usurp (verb)
take up, as of debts or payments seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take over ownership of; of corporations and companies take the place of
take up and practice as one's own
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
do over
Difference between take over and usurp

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