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单词 usurper
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Definition of usurper in English:

usurper

noun juːˈsəːpəjuːˈzəːpəjuˈsərpər
  • A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

    a usurper of the throne
    this usurper of authority was taking her father's place
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Alone among the usurpers of the 15th century, he was fortunate to have slain his childless predecessor in battle.
    • By the end of 406, Britain had created no less than three usurpers.
    • As a member of the Confederation's forces, I'm obligated to root out usurpers and traitors to the government.
    • His daughter Elizabeth made it treason to declare her a heretic or usurper.
    • They drew him into an alliance to remove Henry from the English throne as a usurper.

Rhymes

chirper, sherpa

Definition of usurper in US English:

usurper

nounyo͞oˈsərpərjuˈsərpər
  • A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

    a usurper of the throne
    this usurper of authority was taking her father's place
    Example sentencesExamples
    • As a member of the Confederation's forces, I'm obligated to root out usurpers and traitors to the government.
    • They drew him into an alliance to remove Henry from the English throne as a usurper.
    • By the end of 406, Britain had created no less than three usurpers.
    • His daughter Elizabeth made it treason to declare her a heretic or usurper.
    • Alone among the usurpers of the 15th century, he was fortunate to have slain his childless predecessor in battle.
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