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Tolerance is a one-way street in the Age of Obama. 'Choice' is in the eye (and iron fist) of the First Amendment usurper.
Michelle Malkin

Meaning of "usurper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF USURPER

usurper  [juːˈzɜːpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF USURPER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Usurper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES USURPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Usurper

A usurper is an illegitimate or controversial claimant to power, often but not always in a monarchy. This may include a person who succeeds in establishing himself as a monarch without inheriting the throne or any other person exercising authority unconstitutionally. It may also be applied to an official acting ultra vires, outside his authority or jurisdiction.

Definition of usurper in the English dictionary

The definition of usurper in the dictionary is a person that usurps something, esp a throne, power, or authority.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH USURPER


Arequipa
ˌærɪˈkiːpə
chirper
ˈtʃɜːpə
cooper
ˈkuːpə
creeper
ˈkriːpə
goalkeeper
ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə
Harper
ˈhɑːpə
hooper
ˈhuːpə
housekeeper
ˈhaʊsˌkiːpə
keeper
ˈkiːpə
pipa
ˈpiːpə
reaper
ˈriːpə
sharper
ˈʃɑːpə
sherpa
ˈʃɜːpə
sleeper
ˈsliːpə
slurper
ˈslɜːpə
super
ˈsuːpə
sweeper
ˈswiːpə
tapa
ˈtɑːpə
tepa
ˈtiːpə
trooper
ˈtruːpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE USURPER

usufruct
usufructuary
Usumbura
usure
usurer
usuress
usuries
usurious
usuriously
usuriousness
usurous
usurp
usurpation
usurpative
usurpatory
usurpature
usurpedly
usurping
usurpingly
usury

WORDS THAT END LIKE USURPER

cardsharper
carper
copper
developer
dorper
good and proper
hyper
newspaper
paper
pepper
per
proper
scarper
scorper
skyscraper
sniper
upper
wallpaper
warper
whisper

Synonyms and antonyms of usurper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «usurper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF USURPER

Find out the translation of usurper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of usurper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «usurper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

篡位
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

usurpador
570 millions of speakers

English

usurper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हड़पनेवाला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغاصب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

узурпатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

usurpador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দখলদার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

usurpateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perampas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Usurpator
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

強奪者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

횡령
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Usurper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người cướp ngôi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அபகரிப்போன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हुकूमशाही
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gaspçı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

usurpatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uzurpator
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

узурпатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

uzurpator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σφετεριστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vergryp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inkräktare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

usurper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of usurper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «USURPER»

The term «usurper» is regularly used and occupies the 90.835 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «USURPER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about usurper

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3 QUOTES WITH «USURPER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word usurper.
1
Vittorio Alfieri
A usurper always distrusts the whole world.
2
Henry Brooke
Tyranny Absolves all faith; and who invades our rights, However his own commence, can never be But an usurper.
3
Michelle Malkin
Tolerance is a one-way street in the Age of Obama. 'Choice' is in the eye (and iron fist) of the First Amendment usurper.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «USURPER»

Discover the use of usurper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to usurper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Usurper and Other Stories
These stories touch on fierce love, loyalty, kinship, betrayal, war and peace, tradition and the mysterious. And above all, they reveal the redeeming power of humanity.
Janvier Chouteu-Chando, Janvier Tisi, Janvier Tchouteu-Chando, 2004
2
The Usurper: Second Book of Kingdoms
A vivid and exciting tale of courage, adventure, and dark magic by an exciting new fantasy talent, The Usurper is the second spellbinding novel in The Books of the Kingdoms. The Books of the Kingdoms.
Angus Wells, 1990
3
The Crown of the Usurper: The Crown of the Blood
THE STUNNING CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC CROWN OF THE BLOOD TRILOGY.
Gav Thorpe, 2012
4
The Usurper: A Political Thriller
Gary Jackson is raised to hate.
Cliff Ball, 2010
5
King Rolen's Kin: The Usurper
Piro, now a slave in the Merofynian Palace, must keep her true identity hidden, while Finn tries to help his brother Bryen, who is now the uncrowned King, battle against vicious invaders. Original.
Rowena Cory Daniells, 2010
6
Usurper of the Sun (Novel)
L to R (Western Style).
Housuke Nojiri, 2009
7
The Usurper
1901. A novel by the British author. This is one of 28 works by Locke available from Kessinger Publishing.
William J. Locke, 2010
8
Usurper and the Heir
Meanwhile enemies see opportunity amid the chaos and confusion. The result is an immensely rich tale where characters come to life in a land that comes to life as the story unfolds.
Russell Walterhouse, 2013
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An Account of Barbarossa, the usurper of Algiers. Being the ...
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John Brown, 1755
10
The Usurper's Crown
The Empress of the magical world of Isavalta, realizes that her treacherous husband is trying to control both her mind and her empire. Her only true help comes from an unexpected source.
Sarah Zettel, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «USURPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term usurper is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hailing deal, Rouhani slams 'usurper Zionist regime'
“Do not be deceived by the propaganda of the usurper Zionist regime,” he notes, adding that “the Zionist state has failed in its efforts” to obstruct the deal and ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
2
Wisconsin man charged with threatening to kill President Barack …
Dutcher approached a security guard at the La Crosse Public Library and said, "The usurper is here and if I get a chance, I'll take him out and I'll take the shot," ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
3
My 'Constitutional duty!': Wisconsin man arrested for threatening to …
A Wisconsin man is in custody for threatening to kill President Barack Obama after allegedly telling a security guard at a La Crosse library, “the usurper is here ... «Raw Story, Jul 15»
4
Palanivel to Subra: You are a usurper
KUALA LUMPUR: Embattled MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel today convened an emergency meeting of the central working committee (CWC) to fix dates ... «The Sun Daily, Jun 15»
5
Vikings season 3 episode 5 review: The Usurper
Luckily, this week's The Usurper was so much about who's good and who's bad that I get to return to it. In that scene, Ragnar is looking for a little reassurance, ... «Den Of Geek, Mar 15»
6
Vikings “The Usurper” Review (Season 3 Episode 5)
In this week's Vikings, the main group returned from their trip to England and their transition back into Kattegat society was rocky. It appears as though several of ... «TV Equals, Mar 15»
7
Vikings: "The Usurper" Review
There were a couple of shared stories in the very busy, revealing "The Usurper." Ragnar and Aethelwulf both returned home to discover that their wives had ... «IGN, Mar 15»
8
'Vikings' Season 3 Spoilers: Will Ragnar Help Lagertha Redeem …
(Photo : Facebook/Vikings) In "Vikings" Season 3 Episode 5, titled "The Usurper," Lagertha asks Ragnar to help her reclaim her title as the Earl of Hedeby from ... «Design & Trend, Mar 15»
9
PHILIP ANSELMO Joins Forces With CHILD BITE For Cover Version …
... metal musicians/authors, edited by renowned illustrator Mark Rudolph, CHILD BITE opens the collection with their rendition of "The Usurper" with Anselmo on ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Feb 15»
10
Obama Said Words From The Bible, Is That Even Allowed?
Newest Rightwing Butthurt: In his speech on immigration reform, Traitor Usurper Friend Of Lawbreakers Barack Hussein Obama, who never mentions Jesus on ... «Wonkette, Nov 14»

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