Synonyms of usurpations

usurpations

noun

plural of usurpation

as in takeovers

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority

the unexpected usurpation of power by the government resulted in the townspeople revolting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• takeovers
• appropriations
• seizures
• annexations
• invasions
• expropriations
• preemptions
• misuses
• sequestrations
• occupations
• encroachments
• occupancies
• assumptions
• piracies
• confiscations
• arrogations
• detainers
• thefts
• embezzlements
• defalcations
• infringements
• misapplications
• peculations
• grabs
• misappropriations
• repossessions
• impoundments
• attachments
• ejections
• trespasses
• dispossessions
• despoilments
• disfurnishments
• deforcements
• preoccupancies