How do you pronounce usurpation?

usurpation is pronounced as /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/.

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usurpation

⚔️usurpation (yusərpeɪʃən)

noun

/ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpación (usurpacion)

usurp usury

Meaning

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

Traducción del significado

El acto de tomar el poder o propiedad de alguien de forma ilegal o por la fuerza.

Oraciones de ejemplo

The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.

La usurpación de la presidencia por el general condujo a disturbios políticos.

La usurpacion de la presidencia por el general condujo a disturbios politicos.

Synonyms

seizure, takeover, appropriation, annexation

Antonyms

relinquishment, surrender

Colocaciones

usurpation of power, usurpation of authority, illegal usurpation

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