usurpers

[US]/[ˈjuːzəpə(r)]/
[UK]/[ˈjuːzər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who seize power illegally.; A person who illegally takes the place of another, especially a monarch.; Those who seize and hold power by force.

Phrases & Collocations

usurpers fall

new usurpers

usurpers' reign

defeat usurpers

usurper's claim

exposing usurpers

failed usurpers

ousting usurpers

Example Sentences

the new regime faced challenges from various usurpers seeking to seize power.

history is filled with stories of ambitious usurpers overthrowing legitimate rulers.

the kingdom was destabilized by constant plots from power-hungry usurpers.

the loyalists vowed to crush any potential usurpers attempting to challenge the king.

the general warned against the dangers of allowing ambitious usurpers near the throne.

the people distrusted the self-proclaimed usurpers who claimed to rule in their name.

the previous dynasty was brought down by a ruthless group of military usurpers.

the court was rife with scheming individuals, many of whom were disguised usurpers.

the rightful heir rallied support to expel the foreign usurpers from the land.

the empire's stability was threatened by internal and external usurpers alike.

the council sought to identify and neutralize any potential usurpers within the government.

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