| Main Entry: | usurpation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | seizing something |
Synonyms: |
abduction, annexation, apprehension, appropriation, arrest, arrogation, assumption, bust, collar, commandeering, confiscation, drop*, grab*, grabbing, hook*, pinch*, preemption, seizing, seizure, snatch |
| Main Entry: | appropriation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | stealing |
Synonyms: |
confiscation, embezzlement, expropriation, grab, misappropriation, pilfering, seizure, takeover, taking, usurpation |
Antonyms: |
bestowal, giving, return |
| Main Entry: | assumption |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | assuming possession, power |
Synonyms: |
acceptance, accepting, acquisition, adoption, appropriation, arrogation, assuming, embracing, grab, seizure, shouldering, takeover, taking, taking on, taking up, undertaking, usurpation |
| Main Entry: | invasion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | attack, encroachment |
Synonyms: |
aggression, assault, breach, entrenchment, foray, forced entrance, incursion, infiltration, infraction, infringement, inroad, intrusion, irruption, maraud, offense, offensive, onslaught, overstepping, raid, transgression, trespass, usurpation, violation |
Antonyms: |
retreat, surrender, withdrawal |