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usurp vs take over

take over vs usurp

usurp and take over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
usurp No No Yes No
take over No No Yes No
As verbs, usurp and take over are synonyms defined as:
  • usurp and take over: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other synonyms of usurp include arrogate, assume, seize.
usurp (verb) take over (verb)
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession take up, as of debts or payments
take the place of take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
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 usurp and take over

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