Definition for Usurpation:

• entry to another's property without right or permission

Synonyms for Usurpation:

• n.

  •
  • give.
  •act (noun)
  • intrusion,
  • trespass,
  • violation,
  • usurpation,
  • encroachment.
  •appropriation (noun)
  • mis appropriations,
  • mis-appropriations,
  • mis-appropriation,
  • pilferings,
  • mis appropriation.
  •assumption (noun)
  • shoulderings,
  • acceptings,
  • under-takings,
  • under taking,
  • under takings,
  • taking ons,
  • taking ups,
  • under-taking,
  • assumings.
  •seizing something (noun)
  • confiscation,
  • Commandeering,
  • hook,
  • annexation,
  • grab,
  • apprehension,
  • seizing,
  • abduction,
  • collar,
  • pinch,
  • arrest,
  • Grabbing,
  • snatch,
  • drop,
  • bust.
  •seizure (noun)
  • Deposal.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • arrogation,
  • preemption.

Paraphrases for Usurpation:

• Forward Entailment

  • Noun, singular or mass
    seizure.

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    fraud.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    Usurping, encroachment, misappropriation, appropriation, theft, rape, expropriation.
  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    confiscation.

Antonyms for Usurpation:

• n.

  • seizing something
    release, letting go.

Usurpation Sentence Examples:

• Volume after volume has been written and falsely attributed to the pen of some distinguished author, in order to obtain respect and authority for an absurd ecclesiastical claim or arbitrary usurpation.

• The superior attainments of Europeans, though they have done much towards their own civilization, chiefly in humanising their institutions, have, in their dealings with the inhabitants of the rest of the globe, with few exceptions, been made the instruments of usurpation and extortion.

Hypernym for Usurpation:

• n.

  • act
    inroad.

Hyponym for Usurpation:

• n.

  • act
    misconduct, capture, seizure, wrongdoing, actus reus, gaining control, wrongful conduct.