Usurper
noun
Someone who takes a position of power illegally or by force.
He was viewed as a usurper when he took over the company his brother had established.
Often appears as...
- throne usurper
- political usurper
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Someone who takes a position of power illegally or by force.
He was viewed as a usurper when he took over the company his brother had established.
Often appears as...
- throne usurper
- political usurper
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'usurper' often carries a negative implication of illegitimacy and betrayal.
The citizens did not trust the usurper, as they believed he stole the crown.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
'Usurper' isn't limited to physical takeovers; it can involve taking someone's role, authority, or credit.
After the senior manager left, a colleague acted as a usurper, assuming his duties without approval.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
The word is often used in historical contexts, relating to royal thrones and coups.
The history books refer to him as a usurper of the ancient throne.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'usurper' often carries a negative implication of illegitimacy and betrayal.
The citizens did not trust the usurper, as they believed he stole the crown.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
'Usurper' isn't limited to physical takeovers; it can involve taking someone's role, authority, or credit.
After the senior manager left, a colleague acted as a usurper, assuming his duties without approval.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
The word is often used in historical contexts, relating to royal thrones and coups.
The history books refer to him as a usurper of the ancient throne.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'usurper' often carries a negative implication of illegitimacy and betrayal.
The citizens did not trust the usurper, as they believed he stole the crown.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
'Usurper' isn't limited to physical takeovers; it can involve taking someone's role, authority, or credit.
After the senior manager left, a colleague acted as a usurper, assuming his duties without approval.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
The word is often used in historical contexts, relating to royal thrones and coups.
The history books refer to him as a usurper of the ancient throne.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
I am regarded as a usurper, as an imposter and dilettante, because I do technically come from the wrong side of the tracks in musical terms.
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Michelle Malkin
American Writer
Tolerance is a one-way street in the Age of Obama. 'Choice' is in the eye (and iron fist) of the First Amendment usurper.
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Henry Brooke
Irish Novelist
Tyranny Absolves all faith; and who invades our rights, However his own commence, can never be But an usurper.
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Will Self
English Author
The novelist, quite rightly, fears the psychoanalyst as both an enemy and a usurper.
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Vittorio Alfieri
Italian Dramatist
A usurper always distrusts the whole world.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
I am regarded as a usurper, as an imposter and dilettante, because I do technically come from the wrong side of the tracks in musical terms.
Quote examples
Michelle Malkin
American Writer
Tolerance is a one-way street in the Age of Obama. 'Choice' is in the eye (and iron fist) of the First Amendment usurper.
Quote examples
Henry Brooke
Irish Novelist
Tyranny Absolves all faith; and who invades our rights, However his own commence, can never be But an usurper.
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Will Self
English Author
The novelist, quite rightly, fears the psychoanalyst as both an enemy and a usurper.
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Vittorio Alfieri
Italian Dramatist
A usurper always distrusts the whole world.
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