arrogating

[US]/ˈærəɡeɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ɑːrəˈɡeɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vclaiming or taking something without right or justification; assuming power or authority that one does not have; to take over something by force or intimidation

Phrases & Collocations

arrogating authority

arrogating to oneself

arrogating credit

arrogating power

arrogating superiority

arrogating knowledge

arrogating ownership

arrogating control

arrogating the right

Example Sentences

he is arrogating powers that do not belong to him.

she accused him of arrogating authority over the project.

the government is arrogating control over the media.

by arrogating the title, he offended many colleagues.

arrogating the position of leader without consent is unwise.

he was criticized for arrogating the achievements of his team.

they are arrogating rights that should be shared.

arrogating the benefits of the project led to conflicts.

it's not right to arrogate someone else's ideas as your own.

he has a habit of arrogating praise for others' work.

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