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usurper

 

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Noun usurper has 1 sense
  1. usurper, supplanter - one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
    --1 is a kind of wrongdoer, offender
    --1 has particulars: claim jumper
    Derived form: verb usurp1

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Usurper

Definition:

A usurper is a person who takes control of something, such as a position of power or authority, without the right or legal claim to do so.

Sense 1 (Noun):

A person who wrongfully seizes and holds the power or rights of another.

Example:

The usurper overthrew the legitimate ruler and declared himself king.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A person who wrongfully takes or occupies someone else's place, role, or position.

Example:

The talented artist felt like a usurper when she was given the lead role in the play instead of the original cast member.

Sense 3 (Noun):

An animal, plant, or organism that invades another's habitat or territory and takes over its resources.

Example:

The non-native species acted as a usurper, invading the local flora and fauna and causing ecological imbalance.

Sense 4 (Adjective):

Describes someone or something that unlawfully or wrongfully takes control or possession of something.

Example:

The usurper regime implemented oppressive policies to maintain its grip on power.

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